4. Procedures designated as “operative” indicate the procedure is performed under general anesthesia. 5. Don’t forget that there are separate CPT codes for laryngoscopy done with a flexible fiberoptic ...
Indirect laryngoscopy has been used since the 1800s for visualizing the pharynx and larynx. In this technique, the head light source illuminates the mirror, which in turn illuminates the ...
9. Coding for laryngoscopy: Indirect, direct or microscope used? Laryngoscopy procedures are coded using CPT codes 31505-31579. Procedures designated as “direct” indicate the procedure is done using ...