kathymoon
Guest
I'm very new at ENT coding and I would like some input from those a little more knowledgeable in this area. Out-patient surgery at the hospital. I am coding the professional components.
Dr. states that bilateral frontal balloon sinuplasties were performed and irrigated with saline. Next, bilateral sphenoid balloon successful on right but left ostium was never positively identified. Some mucoid material returned. Next, bilateral maxillary balloon without difficulty.
Next, bilateral anterior and posterior ethmoidectomies were performed using Blakesley forceps.
The office manager for ENT told me we NEVER bill balloon sinuplasties in the hospital. They are only done in the office. That the balloon is only a tool for the FESS. But three different areas were dilated. Do I code this with just the 31255 and none of the balloons? Needless to say, I need a class in ENT surgeries.
Thank you for your assistance.
Dr. states that bilateral frontal balloon sinuplasties were performed and irrigated with saline. Next, bilateral sphenoid balloon successful on right but left ostium was never positively identified. Some mucoid material returned. Next, bilateral maxillary balloon without difficulty.
Next, bilateral anterior and posterior ethmoidectomies were performed using Blakesley forceps.
The office manager for ENT told me we NEVER bill balloon sinuplasties in the hospital. They are only done in the office. That the balloon is only a tool for the FESS. But three different areas were dilated. Do I code this with just the 31255 and none of the balloons? Needless to say, I need a class in ENT surgeries.
Thank you for your assistance.