CPT 31730 Surgery - Respiratory
Intro windpipe wire/tube Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$133
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,175
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
2.78
Work RVU
0.66
Facility PE RVU
0.55
Malpractice RVU
35.18
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Intro windpipe wire/tube cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $133. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Intro windpipe wire/tube cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $133.