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First Step for Coding Sinus Hydrodebridement

Published on Fri May 15, 2015

Question: What is the correct code for hydrodebridement of sinuses? Massachusetts Subscriber  Answer:  The Hydrodebrider System is a pressurized irrigation system intended to remove bacteria from the paranasal sinuses. Usually this is an endoscopic sinus irrigation process, which can be reported with 31237 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement [separate procedure]). For a non-endoscopic procedure, report 31000 (Lavage by cannulation; [...]
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