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Office or other outpatient visit
Evaluation and management of an established patient...
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This code is for use in medical billing and coding.
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This code is part of the section of CPT codes.
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...
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This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.
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codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.
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RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.
Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
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Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.
Detail About CPT 31541
Related Codes Table
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 31535 | Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy |
| 31545 | Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of lesion or larynx |
| 31575 | Laryngoscopy, indirect; diagnostic |
| 42820 | Excision of submucosal lesion of pharynx; transorally |
| 31599 | Unlisted procedure, larynx |
Commonly Billed With
CPT 31541 is commonly billed with CPT codes 31545 (Laryngoscopy with excision of lesion or larynx) and 42820 (Excision of submucosal lesion of pharynx).
Clinical Scenarios
Laryngeal Cancer Diagnosis:
In cases where laryngeal cancer is suspected, CPT 31541 may be used for direct laryngoscopy with excision of tumor for diagnostic purposes.
Treatment of Vocal Cord Lesions:
CPT 31541 can be utilized for the operative removal of vocal cord lesions such as polyps or nodules.
Epiglottis Stripping:
In certain scenarios, CPT 31541 may involve stripping of the epiglottis to address specific conditions affecting this structure.
FAQ
Can CPT 31541 be used for diagnostic purposes?
No, CPT 31541 is an operative code and should not be used solely for diagnostic procedures.
What are some common codes billed with CPT 31541?
CPT 31545 and 42820 are commonly billed alongside CPT 31541 for related procedures.
Is excision of the vocal cords included in CPT 31541?
Yes, excision of vocal cords is one of the procedures covered under CPT 31541.
Does CPT 31541 cover stripping of the epiglottis?
Yes, CPT 31541 includes stripping of the epiglottis as part of the operative procedure.
When should I use unlisted code 31599 instead of CPT 31541?
If the specific procedure performed does not match any existing CPT code descriptions, then code 31599 can be used as an unlisted procedure code.
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