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CPT 31653 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed; With Endobronchial Ultrasound (Ebus) Guided Transtracheal And/Or Transbronchial Sampling (Eg Aspiration[S]/Biopsy[Ies]) 3 Or More Mediastinal And/Or Hilar Lymph Node Stations Or Structures.
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 31653 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,334.17

uhc

$1,400.14

aetna

$1,673.01

cigna

$1,898.73

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For billing codeCPT 31653
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United
31653$1148.001306281563 - VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS, LLC, VIVERE AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER300726133 - (LA) VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$2762.001912434697 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$2044.001508304692 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UCLA DEPT OF MEDICINE954373071CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$1319.001245297662 - WOODLAND SURGERY CENTER LLC391998961 - (WI) WOODLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$813.661073858668 - ADRIAN THODOROPOULOS350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCKYCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (367500000X)
United
31653$3742.001730876210 - MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER NORTH TEXAS, LLC923326615TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$2307.001801146535 - SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY, LLC, SURGCENTER AT PIMA CROSSING455364868 - (AZ) SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEYAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$1317.001093748527 - WOODHAMS LASER & LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC582631668 - (GA) WOODHAMS LASER LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$1770.931043708480 - AUDREY BICKEL350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCINEmergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X)
United
31653$3653.001821242488 - SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTH BRUNSWICK, LLC208770654 - (NJ) SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF NNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$2307.001386277069 - SOUTHWEST ENDOSCOPY LLC843623972AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$3150.001295702942 - GRAPEVINE SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - SOUTHLAKE752854711 - (TX) GRAPEVINE SURGICARE PARTNERS LTDTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$951.001578881009 - EYE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER LLC272376757 - (OH) EYE LASER AND SURGERY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$1182.001053381236 - METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP621659904 - (TN) METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31653$1268.001629461934 - NORTHERN EC LLC464211412NYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 31653 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 31653 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 31653 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
31651-CPTLowBronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoro-Scopic Guidance When Performed; With Balloon Oc- Clusion When Performed Assessment Of Air Leak Airway Sizing And Insertion Of Bronchial Valve(S) Each Additional Lobe (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure[S])
31652-CPTHighBronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed; With Endobronchial Ultrasound (Ebus) Guided Transtracheal And/Or Transbronchial Sampling (Eg Aspiration[S]/Biopsy[Ies]) One Or Two Mediastinal And/Or Hilar Lymph Node Stations Or Structures.
31653-CPTHighBronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed; With Endobronchial Ultrasound (Ebus) Guided Transtracheal And/Or Transbronchial Sampling (Eg Aspiration[S]/Biopsy[Ies]) 3 Or More Mediastinal And/Or Hilar Lymph Node Stations Or Structures.
31654-CPTLowBronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed; With Transendoscopic Endobronchial Ultrasound (Ebus) During Bronchoscopic Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Intervention(S) For Periphera Lesion(S) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure[S]).

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31653. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 31653 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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