Latest activity

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten your username or password use our password reminder tool. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Tags

42870

A
Wiki Cpt code for epiglottopexy?

I have been doing so much research on a code for epiglottopexy but I'm not having much success. I read that an epiglottopexy is done in a supraglottoplasty procedure. I usually use cpt code 31561 for a supraglottoplasty but I felt it may not be appropriate since it says laryngoscopy, direct...
- AN2114
- Thread
- Aug 6, 2020
- 31561 42870 arytenoidectomy epiglottopexy laryngoscopy lingual tonsillectomy supraglottoplasty
- Replies: 2
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
A
Wiki Lingual tonsillectomy with epiglottopexy

Is an epiglottopexy inclusive to a lingual tonsillectomy? I don't see NCCI edits but since it's in the same area, I just wanted to check. Also, from my understanding an epiglottopexy is part of the supraglottoplasty procedure so can I still use cpt code 31561 or is there a different code for an...
- AN2114
- Thread
- Jul 28, 2020
- 31561 42870 epiglottopexy lingual tonsillectomy supraglottoplasty
- Replies: 2
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
A
Wiki Lingual tonsillectomy with epiglottopexy

Is an epiglottopexy inclusive to a lingual tonsillectomy? I don't see NCCI edits but since it's in the same area, I just wanted to check. Also, from my understanding an epiglottopexy is part of the supraglottoplasty procedure so can I still use cpt code 31561 or is there a different code for an...
- AN2114
- Thread
- Jul 16, 2020
- 31561 42870 epiglottopexy lingual tonsillectomy suppraglottoplasty
- Replies: 1
- Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology

Tags

Top