Part B Insider (Multispecialty) Coding Alert
Turbinate Surgery Decision Matrix:
Select the Correct Turbinate Procedure Code Every Time With This Simple Tool
Published on Fri Feb 02, 2007 
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If your head spins when your surgeon performs a turbinate surgery, you can alleviate your coding concerns by using this chart as your guide.
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