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Crack Down the Codes for Multiple Nasal Polyps

Published on Fri Dec 23, 2016

Question: The provider performed removal of multiple nasal polyps. How do we report this? Texas Subscriber Answer: The correct code would depend on exact nature of the excision. If the provider performed simple excision of multiple polyps, you may use the CPT® code 30110 (Excision, nasal polyp[s], simple). If the provider performed extensive excision of the polyps, you will have to [...]
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