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Other Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses CPT® Code range 31299- 31299

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses 31299-31299 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 31299- 31299
Section 31299-31299
Other Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses
31299
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CPT codes for ENT surgery
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 504880, member: 5404"] This is a really difficult case. I think your colleague is closer to being correct on this one. #1: You're correct, 31276 bundles to 31253, but I do... [ Read More ]
CPT codes for ENT surgery
This is a really difficult case. I think your colleague is closer to being correct on this one. #1: You're correct, 31276 bundles to 31253, but I don't see a frontal sinus exploration documented, o... [ Read More ]
Endoscopic Right Maxillectomy
My surgeon performed FESS with multiple components, one of which he indicated was maxillectomy. Any suggestions, I used unlisted code 31299 [compare to 31225-open px] but rejected from ins co. PROCED... [ Read More ]
Sinonasal Inverting Papilloma
[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 473753, member: 12103"] Sorry that I was absent. For some reason my computer would not let me log onto the forums. It is fixed now, like magic. I agree with your analysis, Jac... [ Read More ]
Sinonasal Inverting Papilloma
Sorry that I was absent. For some reason my computer would not let me log onto the forums. It is fixed now, like magic. I agree with your analysis, JackJones62 and I would use 31299 for the endoscopic... [ Read More ]
Sinonasal Inverting Papilloma
[QUOTE="jackjones62, post: 473076, member: 15557"] OK, this is what I came up with, interesting as the endoscopic codes have changed as of last year or the year before, anyway, they have bundled some ... [ Read More ]
Sinonasal Inverting Papilloma
[QUOTE="jackjones62, post: 473030, member: 15557"] No problem, I took notes while reading the op note, give me a little time, look for my response either this evening or tomorrow, no problem! Happy t... [ Read More ]
62165-62, 15740
Hello Everyone, So I'm having a problem in Florida with Aetna and BC (only all other insurances are processing with no issue) when billing the ENT assist 62165-62 with 15740. The continue to deny th... [ Read More ]
Incisional biopsy of left maxillary mass
[QUOTE="jackjones62, post: 464935, member: 15557"] 31299 - Unlisted procedure, accessory sinuses and use 31030 as a comparative for reimbursement as it is the closest code to describe the approach and... [ Read More ]
Incisional biopsy of left maxillary mass
31299 - Unlisted procedure, accessory sinuses and use 31030 as a comparative for reimbursement as it is the closest code to describe the approach and part of the procedure.... [ Read More ]
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