READER QUESTIONS :
Nasal Excision Depends on Route
Published on Sat Feb 27, 2010
Question:Which CPT code would you use if your physician is performing excision of a nasal mass?Pennsylvania SubscriberAnswer:The answer depends on the method of entry.Select from the following:• 30117 (Excision or destruction [e.g., laser],intranasal lesion; internal approach) for an internalapproach• 30118 (Excision or destruction [e.g., laser],intranasal lesion; external approach [lateralrhinotomy]) for an external approach• 31237Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy,polypectomy or debridement [separate procedure]),if it is done endoscopically.
