AMA CPT® Assistant - 2023 Issue 12 (December)

Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation (30117, 30118, 31242, 31243) (December 2023)

December 2023 page 23 Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation (30117, 30118, 31242, 31243) For the CPT 2024 code set, two new Category I codes (31242, 31243) have been established for reporting endoscopic energy-based neurolysis of the posterior nasal nerve. Two cross-reference parenthetical notes also have been added following codes 30117 and 30118 to reflect these changes. This article provides an overview of the intent and use of these new codes. Respiratory System Nose  30117 Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach  30118 external approach (lateral rhinotomy) (For surgical nasal/sinus endoscopy with destruction by radiofrequency ablation of posterior nasal...

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