AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 71

The pulmonologist performs a bronchoscopy with fluoroscopic guidance. The scope is introduced into the right nostril and advanced to the vocal cords and into the trachea. The scope is advanced to the right upper lobe and a lung nodule is noted. An endobronchial biopsy is performed.
What CPT® code is reported for the procedure?

Answer options

• A. 31624
• B. 31625
• C. 31628
• D. 31622

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct CPT® code is 31625, which specifically refers to a bronchoscopy with a biopsy of a lung nodule. The other codes do not accurately describe the procedure performed; for example, 31624 relates to a different type of bronchoscopy without biopsy, while 31628 and 31622 refer to different bronchoscopic procedures that do not match the details provided.