CPT^® 31233, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31233 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses.

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The provider perforates the canine fossa or inferior meatus to advance an endoscope into the maxillary sinus. She then opens the maxillary sinus to perform a diagnostic endoscopy.

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Is it proper to code CPT 31233 (approach) and 31267 (cyst removal) together?

The physician performed an antral puncture with removal of cyst from the left maxillary sinus. Attempts were unsuccessful through the nose. The canine fossa using a scalpel and a inch drill punch was ... [ Read More ]

Is it proper to bill 31233 (approach) with CPT 31267 (Cyst removal)?

bialteral modifiers with 31297, 31295 and 31255

Per 2015 CPT Respiratory system guidelines, at beginning of endoscopy section, "Codes 31233 - 31297 are used to report unilateral procedures unless otherwise specified". I would interpret that to mea... [ Read More ]

endoscopic maxillary sinus lavage

I would stick with the 31233. I don't believe a lavage would warrant any additional payment. It would be considered part of the procedure performed.... [ Read More ]

endoscopic maxillary sinus lavage

I have a surgeon that does an endoscopic maxillary sinus lavage. He goes in looks around and then does a lavage. That is all he does. Does the code 31233 include the lavage or since there is no cod... [ Read More ]

31233 vs 31231

My provider performs a portion of the maxillaryoscopy. The only part we do not perform is the acutual puncture. We enter the sinus cavity of the maxillary, via the inferior or the middle meatus. ... [ Read More ]

Sinus Help!!!!!!!!

Do not report 31295 in conjunction with 31233, 31256, 31267 when performed on the same sinus (2011) ;)... [ Read More ]

Maxillary sinus

31231 is the correct cpt code-it is diagnostic and INCLUDES viewing of the interior nasal cavity, opening of the sinuses(maxillary, sphenoid,frontal, ethmoid), the meatus, turbinates and spheno-ethmoi... [ Read More ]

Maxillary sinus

Hello, I am a little late with response, but in reading CPT 31233, it is a diagnostic procedure only, there is no tissue removal; it is an endoscopic view of the maxillary sinus, a trocar puncture is ... [ Read More ]

Maxillary sinus

Have you looked at 31233?... [ Read More ]

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