Advanced Search

Otolaryngology Coding Alert

You Be the Coder:

Procure Proper Payment for Epistaxis Control After Endoscopy

Published on Thu Aug 10, 2023

Question: The otolaryngologist performs nasal e ndoscopy on a patient with epistaxis to locate the source of the bleeding, and then withdraws the scope and cauterizes the patient’s anterior nose extensively. We reported codes for both the scope and hemostasis, but the claim was denied. How should this be coded? Nevada Subscriber Answer: In this case, submit only the surgery code 30903 [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

Otolaryngology Coding Alert

View All