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    Wiki Cpt code for epiglottopexy?

    I have been doing so much research on a code for epiglottopexy but I'm not having much success. I read that an epiglottopexy is done in a supraglottoplasty procedure. I usually use cpt code 31561 for a supraglottoplasty but I felt it may not be appropriate since it says laryngoscopy, direct...
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    • 31561 42870 arytenoidectomy epiglottopexy laryngoscopy lingual tonsillectomy supraglottoplasty
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    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki CO2 laser of subglottic cyst

    The doctor did a CO2 laser ablation of subglottic cysts. The only code I can find is 31572 but it says laser ablation with lesion. So since it is a cyst and not a tumor can I still use this code? Or could this be inclusive with one of the other procedures. So far I have codes 31561 and 31528...
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    Wiki Supraglottoplasty and epiglottopexy

    I read that an epiglottopexy is a form of a supraglottoplasty. Just want to verify if the cpt code for epiglottopexy is 31561 like the supraglottoplasty or if there is a different cpt code for that?
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    Wiki Lingual tonsillectomy with epiglottopexy

    Is an epiglottopexy inclusive to a lingual tonsillectomy? I don't see NCCI edits but since it's in the same area, I just wanted to check. Also, from my understanding an epiglottopexy is part of the supraglottoplasty procedure so can I still use cpt code 31561 or is there a different code for an...
    • AN2114
    • Thread
    • 31561 42870 epiglottopexy lingual tonsillectomy supraglottoplasty
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki Lingual tonsillectomy with epiglottopexy

    Is an epiglottopexy inclusive to a lingual tonsillectomy? I don't see NCCI edits but since it's in the same area, I just wanted to check. Also, from my understanding an epiglottopexy is part of the supraglottoplasty procedure so can I still use cpt code 31561 or is there a different code for an...
    • AN2114
    • Thread
    • 31561 42870 epiglottopexy lingual tonsillectomy suppraglottoplasty
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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