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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.
Catheter Placement In Airway, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Airway To Assist A Procedure Such As A Scan Or Taking A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $306.62 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 31717 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $247.31 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 31717 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31717 by major payers:
$349.94
$370.66
$387.60
$189.54
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CPT 31717
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street, LLC
$2,079.00Published rateHealtheast Surgery Center-Maplewood, LLC, Maplewood Surgery Center
Healtheast Surgery Centermaplewood LLC
$606.00Published rateNorthglenn Endoscopy Center LLC
$244.00Published rateWesley & Klippenstein, PC, Wesley Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Center
Wesley & Klippenstein, P.C.
$100.00Published rateThe Asc At Waugh Chapel
$43.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 31717 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31717 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 31717 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 31717-CPT | Moderate | Catheter Placement In Airway, Insertion Of A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Airway To Assist A Procedure Such As A Scan Or Taking A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 31720-CPT | Low | Airway Clearing With Suction, Aspiration Clears The Airway With A Suction Device Inserted Through A Thin Tube (Catheter) That Has Been Threaded Down The Nose Or Throat. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31717. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31717 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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