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Differentiate Primary Adenoidectomy From Secondary
Published on Wed Jul 14, 2021
Question: We are confused about the difference between primary (42830) and secondary (42835) adenoidectomy codes. How do we know what the differentiating factors are? Delaware Subscriber Answer: Sometimes tonsil or adenoid tissue grows back following a tonsillectomy or an adenoidectomy. That’s the source of the terms “primary” and “secondary” in the codes. The term “primary” refers to the initial removal [...]