Low impact
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi·Identified Jun 20, 2026
CPT 31661, in plain terms, covers A procedure where controlled heat is used to reduce airway tissue in two or more lung lobes to help improve breathing. CPT 31661 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 31661 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 31661 on AAPC
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