CPT^® 30930, Under Other Procedures on the Nose

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 30930 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Nose.

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In this procedure, the provider fractures one or more inferior turbinates to correct the overgrowth of the inferior turbinates and release the nasal airway obstruction.

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30930 performed in the office

The 2022 National Physician Fee Schedule Relative Value File January release (from CMS) indicates 30930 isn't appropriate in an office setting. The NON-FAC NA INDICATOR field of this document is wher... [ Read More ]

30930 performed in the office

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30930 performed in the office (11)

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Can 30930 be performed in an office setting?

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Septoplasty with turbinate surgery

I would bill 30520 and 30140-50 or if payer prefers 30520 30140-RT and 30140 LT but I would not bill the 30930 since it is bundled into the 30140... [ Read More ]

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ablation of inferior turbinates using Coblation and outfracturing

30801 VS 30802. You may need to query surgeon it was done for superficial or intramural. 30930 for outfractured. Also, check any nasal lesion was destruction or excision, then 30117 is reportable with... [ Read More ]

Septectomy

[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 481606, member: 12103"] What codes do you have for this, Manders21? [/QUOTE] I have codes 30540 (choanal atresia), 30930 (outfracture of turbinates), and my cpt coding book sh... [ Read More ]

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