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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 31571
Related Codes Table
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 31572 | Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), diagnostic, with stroboscopy |
| 31575 | Laryngoscopy, indirect, with stroboscopy |
| 31579 | Laryngoscopy, flexible fiberoptic, with stroboscopy |
| 31599 | Unlisted diagnostic laryngoscopy procedure |
Commonly Billed With
CPT 31571 is commonly billed with CPT 31505 (Injection, anesthetic agent; larynx) and CPT 31513 (Injection, therapeutic; single tendon origin/insertion).
Clinical Scenarios
Laryngeal nerve block:
A patient presents with recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction and requires a therapeutic injection into the vocal cords under direct laryngoscopy.
Vocal cord paralysis:
A patient with unilateral vocal cord paralysis undergoes direct laryngoscopy with a therapeutic injection into the affected vocal cord.
Vocal fold lesion:
A patient with a vocal fold lesion receives a therapeutic injection into the lesion during direct laryngoscopy for treatment.
FAQ
Is CPT 31571 used for diagnostic purposes?
No, CPT 31571 is specifically for therapeutic injections into the vocal cords.
What monitoring is included in CPT 31571?
CPT 31571 includes monitoring of the patient's vital signs during the procedure.
Can CPT 31571 be reported separately from the injection codes?
No, CPT 31571 includes the direct laryngoscopy and injection procedure.
Are there age restrictions for reporting CPT 31571?
No, there are no age restrictions specified for reporting CPT 31571.
Does CPT 31571 require anesthesia?
Anesthesia may be required for patient comfort during the procedure but is not separately reported with CPT 31571.
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