Feb 20, 2013 · Can someone help me with a coding question? I have a pediatric practice that did a deep suction of a patient's nasal pharynx. The reason for this was that the child could not …

Aug 2, 2010 · Hello, Our office is doing a procedure that involves using a machine with a suction tube that reaches the trachea to remove nasal mucous. Is anyone familiar with this? And how …

Jun 14, 2012 · Does anyone know if debridement with frazier tip suction of post operative drainage via nasal endoscope actually counts as debridement? Coder Desk Reference says …

May 10, 2023 · Louisiana Subscriber Answer: No, suctioning mucus is not considered tissue removal. When the otolaryngologist performs nasal or sinus endoscopy and aspirates only …

Nov 2, 2022 · New to this and looking at several codes. Would you share your recommendation for the CPT code for sinus cleaning and suction in office? thank you!

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 31720 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the …

Jul 14, 2011 · It isn't for tracheostomy suctioning. 31720 is suctioning the trachea via the nose, often using a flexible nasal trumpet in which to introduce the suction catheter.

Dec 13, 2017 · The situation is this: child comes into the office, cannot breathe through their nose at all, cannot blow their nose, and so the physician wants to do a nasal suction on the patient …

Dec 16, 2024 · In addition, FESS surgery can also include reducing the size of the turbinates — small structures in the nasal cavity that are responsible for filtering, warming, and humidifying …

Aug 7, 2024 · Treatment at home consists of nasal suctioning and administration of Tylenol as needed. Let’s code this encounter. ICD-10-CM code selection: Some pediatric offices do point …