CPT^® 30310, Under Removal of Foreign Body Procedures on the Nose

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 30310 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal of Foreign Body Procedures on the Nose.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a foreign body from a patient’s nasal cavity. Due to the shape and or deeper position of the foreign body, the provider administers general anesthesia to the patient. A general anesthetic may also be necessary if the patient is unable to tolerate the procedure or if there is edema, or swelling, near the foreign body.

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