Table of Contents
- 1 What is procedure code 31237?
- 2 What is the CPT code for balloon dilation of eustachian tube?
- 3 How do you code sinus surgery?
- 4 Is a nasal endoscopy considered surgery?
- 5 Is Eustachian tube balloon dilation covered by insurance?
- 6 What is the CPT code for tympanoplasty?
- 7 What does CPT code 31231 include?
- 8 What is the CPT code for Fess?
What is procedure code 31237?
31237 – nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with biopsy, polypectomy, or debridement (separate procedure).
What is the CPT code for balloon dilation of eustachian tube?
Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tubes is considered investigational and not medically necessary for all indications….
| CPT | |
|---|---|
| 69705 | Nasopharyngoscopy, surgical, with dilation of eustachian tube (ie, balloon dilation); unilateral |
How do you code sinus surgery?
31276, Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, with or without removal of tissue from frontal sinus. 31287, Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy. 31288, Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus.
What is the CPT codes for nasal endoscopy with polypectomy?
If there is endoscopic nasal/sinus debridement (ie, removal of necrotic material or tissue, not just suctioning mucus or pus), 31237-Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure) may be reported.
Can CPT code 31237 be billed bilaterally?
The CPT codes in questions were 31237 and 31237-50. The “-50” is the bilateral modifier, signifying the procedure was performed bilaterally and by appending this modifier the reimbursement is increased. Debridement is the removal of unhealthy tissue and, when performed, warrants use of the debridement code.
Is a nasal endoscopy considered surgery?
After spraying your nasal passages to anesthetize the lining and shrink tissue, a thin tube or endoscope is inserted into the nasal passage to visualize the internal anatomy of the nose, sinuses and / or throat. Insurance companies always consider endoscopies a surgical procedure.
Is Eustachian tube balloon dilation covered by insurance?
Balloon dilation of the eustachian tube for treatment of patients with chronic eustachian tube dilatory dysfunction is not covered as the evidence is insufficient to determine the effects of the technology on health outcomes.
What is the CPT code for tympanoplasty?
69645
CPT code 69645 Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction includes tympanoplasty with a radical or complete mastoidectomy.
Which code can be reported with code 32506?
CPT® Code 32506 – Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura – Codify by AAPC.
What is the CPT code for polypectomy?
58558
Polypectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which doctors remove abnormal growths of tissue, called polyps, from inside your colon. The exam is done through hysteroscopy. In surgery, we have separate CPT code 58558, used for reporting polypectomy through hysteroscopy.
What does CPT code 31231 include?
Nasal endoscopy
CPT 31231 Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), is the base code for this family of endoscopic surgeries. This base code is considered integral to the other endoscopic sinus surgeries. It is never paid separately when performed with other endoscopic services in the family.
What is the CPT code for Fess?
FESS is the most commonly used surgical technique to treat medically unresponsive chronic sinusitis and other serious conditions of the nasal sinuses that result in impaired sinus drainage….
| CPT | |
|---|---|
| 31254 | Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior) |