31365 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 31365, in plain terms, covers Surgical removal of the entire voice box, typically done to treat advanced laryngeal cancer or severe disease. CPT 31365 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 31365 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 31365 on AAPC