Otolaryngology Coding Alert
The Work of 30905 Includes 30901
Question: My doctor states that he did both anterior and posterior packing for epistaxis on the right nostril. Would I code both anterior and posterior (30901 and 30905) or would I just code for the posterior (30905)?
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Answer: Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits bundle codes 30901 (Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple [limited cautery and/or packing] any method) and 30905 (Control nasal hemorrhage, posterior, with posterior nasal packs and/or cautery, any method; initial). Related code 30903 (Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex [extensive cautery and/or packing] any method) also is bundled into 30905. Because of this, you should submit only one same-side hemorrhage-control code for each encounter.
Bottom line: If your otolaryngologist performs both anterior and posterior packing on the same side, report only 30905.
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