CPT^® 31020, Under Incision Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31020 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses.

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In this procedure, the provider makes an intranasal incision. The provider then uses cutting forceps to perform a middle meatal sinusotomy.

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31020?

[QUOTE="nsteinhauser, post: 475508, member: 85857"] Have you looked at (endoscope was used) 31267-RT? Since 'tissue' (bony edges) was also removed. [/QUOTE] That was denied by the insurance when medic... [ Read More ]

31020?

I've attached a redacted operative report, if someone can tell me if you would use 31020 for the underlined area on page 2. Thank you!... [ Read More ]

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