CPT 31505Laryngoscopy, indirect; diagnostic

Airway ManagementGlobal Period: 0 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

0.85
Work RVU
0.78
PE RVU
0.06
MP RVU
1.69
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $57.27 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days

Common Modifiers

None typically required

Related ICD-10 Codes

R49.0, J38.6

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Related CPT Codes in Airway Management

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