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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Airway Heat Therapy For Asthma, A Surgical Procedure That Uses Heat To Destroy Muscle Tissue In The Airway. The Goal Is To Reduce The Number Of Asthma Attacks By Reducing The Amount Of Tissue Able To Contract And Narrow The Airway.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31660 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 31660 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31660 by major payers:
$273.07
$282.27
$274.13
$335.81
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CPT 31660
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Hospital For Special Surgery West Side Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Hss West Side Asc, LLC
$9,496.00Published rateThe Outpatient Center, LLC, The Outpatient Center Of Boynton Beach, Ltd. D/B/A The Outpatient Cent
The Outpatient Center Of Boynton Beach, Ltd.
$3,347.00Published rateAdvocate Southwest Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC, Tinley Woods Surgery Center
Advocate Southwest Ambulatory Surge
$2,400.00Published rateBonita Community Health Center Inc, Bonita Springs Health Center
Bonita Community Health Center
$1,092.00Published rateLawrence Garcia-Reyes
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$354.79Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 31660 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31660 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 31660 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31653-CPT | High | Bronch Ebus Samplng 3 Node, 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 |
| 31654-CPT | Low | Bronch Ebus Ivntj Perph Les, Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed With Transendoscopic Endobronchial Ultrasound Ebus During Bronchoscopic Diagnostic Or Therapeutic Intervention S For Peripheral Lesion S List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure S |
| 31660-CPT | Moderate | Airway Heat Therapy For Asthma, A Surgical Procedure That Uses Heat To Destroy Muscle Tissue In The Airway. The Goal Is To Reduce The Number Of Asthma Attacks By Reducing The Amount Of Tissue Able To Contract And Narrow The Airway. |
| 31661-CPT | Moderate | Airway Heat Therapy For Asthma, A Surgical Procedure That Uses Heat To Destroy Muscle Tissue In The Airway. The Goal Is To Reduce The Number Of Asthma Attacks By Reducing The Amount Of Tissue Able To Contract And Narrow The Airway. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31660. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31660 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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