Otolaryngology Coding Alert
Extra Step Changes 21315 to 21320
Question: Maine Subscriber Answer: When an otolaryngologist performs a closed repair of nasal fracture, she places elevators or forceps into the nose and realigns the nasal bones. If, however, the bones require additional stabilization with splints, which she can apply externally (such as with a cast taped to the reduced nose), or internally, by supporting the nasal septum with splints or through gauze packing, you should assign 21320.
Otolaryngology Coding Alert
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Extra Step Changes 21315 to 21320
Question: When choosing between 21315 and 21320, what are acceptable forms of stabilization? Maine Subscriber [...]
