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31629 - aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)

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Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / Serviceaspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 31622 washing, when performed (separate procedure) Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle 31629 aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i) Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial 31630 dilation or closed reduction of fracture

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