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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...
    • AN2114
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    • 31561 42870 arytenoidectomy epiglottopexy laryngoscopy lingual tonsillectomy supraglottoplasty
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki Subglottic cysts

    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...
    • AN2114
    • Thread
    • arytenoidectomy bronchoscopy co2 laser laryngoscopy laser epiglottopexy subglottic cyst
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki Excision of tracheal granulomas

    The doctor did a direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, excision of tracheal granulomas, and balloon dilation. The code I have for the balloon dilation is 31630. I'm having a hard time finding a code for the excision o the tracheal granulomas. Would it be included in the 31630 code? I also found...
    • AN2114
    • Thread
    • 31630 31640 balloon dilation bronchoscopy laryngoscopy subglottic stenosis
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki HELP!! Esophagus foreign body removal using laryngoscope. What to code?

    Hi, I am coming across several reports wherein there is a foreign body in the esophagus. However, instead of using a rigid esophagoscope, the physician is using a laryngoscope and a telescope. What code should be coded? 43194 - Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)...
  5. J

    Wiki Panendoscopy for oral cancer

    Hello everyone! I am a biller who is brand new to the field of ENT and am learning as I go -- I was unexpectedly thrown in to the role as the previous coder left with no notice :-o Can you experienced ENT coders please assist me with what seems to be a fairly common set of procedures done by...
    • jvanbk
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    • bronchoscopy esophagoscopy laryngoscopy oral cancer triple endoscopy
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki New to ENT. Lots of Questions re: when to bill E/M with a scope

    Hi. I'm new to ENT coding and I have several questions that I hope you can help me with. First when the doctor does a laryngoscopy in the office, how do you count this in the data complexity part of the audit sheet? I'm thinking that he should get a point in the medicine part-- The same line...
  7. ljones88

    Wiki Patient with history of nasopharyngeal cancer comes for laryngoscopy

    Hi, I searched the threads and couldn't find a thread related to my issue. An established patient with a history of nasopharyngeal cancer is seen in the office for a laryngoscopy. Physician also documents an E/M and removed impacted cerumen from the ears. Patient completed chemo and radiation...
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