CPT Knowledgebase - Apr 6, 2011

When performing multiple biopsies during a -transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA), how many times may we report code 31629, Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i), and code 31633, Bron-chos-copy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspira-tion biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)?

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