Wiki Intracapsular Tonsillectomy CPT Code

[kfrycpc]

Hi all,

Is there any special code for intracapsular tonsillectomy?

We have only used 42820 and 42821 (depending on the age of the patient) for a Tonsillectomy, Intracapsular and otherwise.

Thanks!
Kellie

 

[jackjones62]

Regardless of what a surgeon calls it, it's still a tonsillectomy, 42825 or 42826,
42820 & 42821 are for T & A's.

Jennifer
CT ENT