CPT^® 31000, Under Incision Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31000 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Accessory Sinuses.

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In this procedure, the provider inserts a flexible cannula in the maxillary sinus through a cut in the antrum or through a natural opening to wash out the contents of the maxillary sinus.

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