Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Practice Exam

When coding for a bronchoscopy with bilateral transbronchial biopsy, the choice of code must accurately reflect the procedure performed, including any relevant modifiers. The code 31632 specifically describes "Bronchoscopy, surgical, with transbronchial biopsy, unilateral or bilateral," which aligns perfectly with the scenario of a bilateral transbronchial biopsy. While coding for bilateral procedures typically involves using modifiers, the specificity of 31632 already encompasses the bilateral aspect in the description, making it a comprehensive choice for this particular procedure. The other codes either refer to different types of bronchoscopic procedures or do not fully capture the bilateral nature of the biopsy performed. This ensures that the coding accurately reflects the complexity and extent of the work carried out during the procedure.