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aspiration of the nose (mucus)

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Quick question and need your help please.
What cpt code would you use for removing the mucus in the nose?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
thank you
 
mbyrley said:
Quick question and need your help please.
What cpt code would you use for removing the mucus in the nose?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
thank you
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Hi. I'm not aware of any nasal suctioning procedure code. Usually it's done with a simple bulb syringe, right? I think that's considered part of the E/M service work for professional billing, and it's bundled in with the nursing room and board for inpatient facilty billing.

Hope this helps.
 
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