Question

Respiratory System Review : 1. ThoracoscopPy (VATS) with resection of upper left lobe of the lung Code(s): 2. Percutaneous drainage of pleural cavity via indwelling catheter, with imaging Code(s): 3. Partial excision of inferior turbinate Code(s): 4. Flexible bronchoscopy with bronchial brushings and cell washings Code(s): 5. Nasal endoscopy total ethmoidectomy and sphenoidotomy Code(s): 6. A patient was treated in the emergency department for severe epistaxis (first visit for this condition); the physician performed posterior packing, bilateral. Code(s): 7. Flexible laryngoscopy with biopsy of tissue Code(s): 8. Bronchoscopy for removal of tumor using argon plasma coagulation Code(s) : 9. Removal of pebble from child's nasal passage, performed in the physician's office Code(s) 10. The patient has a history of persistent hoarseness. The surgeon performed a flexible laryngoscopy to evaluate the larynx. Code(s): 11. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) with resection of bleb with pleurodesis Code(s):

Answer 1

CPT codes :-

1. Thoracoscopy ( VATS ) with resection of upper left lobe of the lung - 32668

2. Percutaneous drainage of pleural cavity via indwelling catheter with imaging - 32557

3. Partial excision of inferior turbinate - 30130

4. Flexible bronchoscopy with bronchial brushings and cell washings - 31623