ICD-9 code 473 for Chronic sinusitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT (470-478).
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That's usually performed with ultrasound (76942-26). Per the 2021 CPT manual, page 473, imaging guidance and localization may be reported with code... [ Read More ]
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