CPT 31636
Bronchoscopy bronch stents
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 31636 at a glance
- Code
- 31636
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Bronchoscopy bronch stents
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,505.54 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 31636?
CPT 31636 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for bronchoscopy bronch stents. Its official short descriptor is "Bronchoscopy bronch stents". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 31636 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 31636 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 31636 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 31636?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 31636 is $3,505.54 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 31636?
CPT 31636 is most associated with General Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.