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Turbinates may be reduced in size or removed by anyone (or combination) of several modalities: resection / excision (with /without endoscopes), cauterizations, sub mucosal debridement, laser, trimming, cryotherapy, radiofrequency reduction or ablation; Changes in CPT Reporting: Prior to January 2006, CPT did not specifically differentiate the ...
- CPT for ENT: Concha Bullosa with other Turbinate Procedures
CPT code 31240 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha...
- CPT for ENT: Concha Bullosa with other Turbinate Procedures
9 lip 2020 · There are parenthetical instructions in CPT following codes 30130, 30140, 30801, 30802 and 30930 that state these codes are only reported for procedures performed in the inferior turbinates. If treatment is done on the middle or superior turbinates, CPT says to use unlisted code 30999.
For example, if the middle turbinate is removed during endoscopic erhmoidecrorny (CPT code 31254 or 31255), or endoscopic polypectomy (31237), the removal of the middle turbinate should not be reported separately.
14 sty 2020 · Answer: There’s no existing code in the CPT® manual to report for a reduction of the middle turbinate. Instead, you’ll have to code the procedure using the unlisted code 30999 (Unlisted procedure, nose).
CPT code 31240 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with concha bullosa resection) is employed for an endoscopic resection of a concha bullosa. Excision of the middle turbinate without use of endoscopes is reported with 31299.
17 sie 2006 · If he excised the turbinates, you should report 30130 for the inferior turbinates and 30999 for the middle turbinates -- and give the otolaryngologist a few documentation tips for the future. First, remind him that he should document an excision rather than a reduction.
Surgical therapy of the inferior and/or middle turbinate is indicated when conservative treatment options have failed. The desired goal is a reduction of the soft tissue volume of the turbinates regarding the individual anatomic findings, whilst simultaneously conserving as much mucosa as possible.
