Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

3E1F - Respiratory Tract

  • Percutaneous Approach

    Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E1F38X - Irrigation of Resp Tract using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
      • 3E1F38Z - Irrigation of Respiratory Tract using Irrigat, Perc Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E1F78X - Irrigation of Resp Tract using Irrigat, Via Opening, Diagn
      • 3E1F78Z - Irrigation of Respiratory Tract using Irrigat, Via Opening

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Irrigating Substance
      • 3E1F88X - Irrigation of Respiratory Tract using Irrigat, Endo, Diagn
      • 3E1F88Z - Irrigation of Respiratory Tract using Irrigat, Endo