2018 Coding & Payment Quick Reference

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Payer policies will vary and should be verified prior to treatment for limitations on diagnosis, Coding , or site of service Coding options listed within this guide are commonly used codes and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. We recommend consulting your relevant manuals for appropriate Coding Thermoplasty2018 Coding & Payment Quick ReferenceCPT Code1Code DescriptionWorkTotal OfficeTotal FacilityIn-OfficeIn-FacilityHospital OutpatientASCBronchial Thermoplasty31660Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial thermoplasty, 1 $203$4,864 N/A*31661Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed.

2 Coverage The Alair™ System is FDA approved, and some payers are covering the procedure while others are reviewing the technology for coverage.

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