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Nasal Endoscopy Diagnoses Will Have an Easy Transition in October

Published on Tue Dec 10, 2013

Nasal Endoscopy Diagnoses Will Have an Easy Transition in October. When your otolaryngologist performs a surgical nasal or sinus endoscopy with biopsy / debridement, one code you frequently report is 31237 (Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement [separate procedure]). Many diagnoses related to nasal polyps, neoplasms, or other conditions can help justify the procedure. Fortunately, most of the [...]
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