Question 4: Descriptions of Surgery section codes 31575-31578 and 31579-31580 we

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Question 4: Descriptions of Surgery section codes 31575-31578 and 31579-31580 were revised, and codes 31572-31574 were added, all of which allow for differentiation of reporting for rigid versus flexible laryngoscopy procedures. How should a coder interpret the coding of laryngoscopy procedures? . A. Always report a CPT code for both rigid and flexible laryngoscopy procedures. o B. Query the surgeon to ask whether a rigid or flexible laryngoscopy was performed C. Report a code for either rigid or flexible laryngoscopy, based on what was performed. D. Submit a claim with all possible combinations of laryngoscopy codes to ensure payment.

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Correct answer: option a

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Code 31575- 31578 indicates the laryngoscopy flexible.. It's mostly used for diagnostic purposes..

Code 31579 also indicates the flexible laryngoscopy used for diagnostic purposes

Code 31580 its used for laryngoplasty..

Code 31572-31574 revised code also used for flexible laryngoscopy. Used for diagnostic purposes

So according to this question correct answer option a.

CPT code helps the physician to differentiate the laryngoscopy procedure type.. It should be reported..

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