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Pick These Codes Only for Post-Surgical Tonsillectomy Care

Published on Mon Feb 02, 2026

Question: I have a question about the tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy hemostasis codes (42960-42972). Are they for use only if the patient is returning to the operating room (OR) or can you use them for hemostasis performed in the same operating session? Revenue Cycle Insider Subscriber Answer: Control of bleeding performed at the time of the tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy, usually performed by cautery, [...]
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