30110
30110
30110 The correct answer is 30300 -> Removal foreign body, intranasal; office type procedure
30115,30115-50
932 is the ICD code used for the removal of any foreign object lodged inside the nose, but 30300 is the ICD code for the removal of intranasal foreign objects when done as an office procedure.
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A nasal curette is a medical instrument used to scrape or remove tissue or debris from the nasal passages. It is commonly used in procedures such as nasal polyp removal or to collect samples for diagnostic testing.
932 is the diagnosis code for foreign body in the nose. There's a common pediatric code!
The CPT code for the removal of nasal polyps is typically 31255, which specifically covers "endoscopic sinus surgery, with removal of nasal polyps." If seven polyps are removed during the procedure, the same code applies, as it encompasses the removal of multiple polyps within the same surgical session. Always consult the latest coding guidelines or a professional coder for precise billing practices.
Sinus lavage is the medical term meaning washing of nasal sinuses. Sinus lavage may be performed for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons.
30115 plus modifier 50
Nasal irrigation should not be performed on people who have frequent nosebleeds; have recently had nasal surgery; or whose gag reflex is impaired, as fluid may enter the windpipe.
Nasal polyps can be treated with medications such as corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and shrink the polyps. In some cases, if medications are not effective, surgical removal of the polyps may be necessary. Endoscopic sinus surgery is a common procedure used to remove polyps and improve breathing.