Wiki Comparison Code for CPT 21499 when used for Excision, Styloid Process Temporal Bone, for Eagle Syndrome

[christij803]

Does anyone know of a comparison code for 21499 when used for EXCISION, STYLOID PROCESS TEMPORAL BONE, FOR EAGLE SYNDROME? I'm in need of a comparison code in order to price correctly.

 

[HReed]

I do not code for your procedure, but this article provides a suggestion for it. I have used this logic with other procedures, and sometimes I have gotten better direction from the carrier after the fact.

https://www.aapc.com/codes/coding-newsletters/my-otolaryngology-coding-alert/you-be-the-coder-choose-between-these-comparison-codes-for-styloidectomy-procedures-166444-article#:~:text=Unfortunately%2C%20as%20of%202021%2C%20the,for%20your%20paper%20claim%20submission.

 

[freespririt0806]

The styloid process is a cylindrical, slender, needle-like projection of varying lengths averaging 2 to 3 cm. The styloid process projects from the inferior part of the petrous temporal bone and offers attachment to the stylohyoid ligament and the stylohyoid, stylopharyngeus, and styloglossus muscles.

i have used 42950