31661 Insurance Policy Changes

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 4 tracked payer policy changes from UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and 1 other payer. 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