Reporting for Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy (June 2011)

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize a major CPT 2011 change affecting sinus endoscopy reporting and understand how the new balloon dilation entries relate to existing endoscopic sinus surgery coding and revised documentation guidance.

Article Sections

1. June 2011 pages 11-12

   Introductory article context and publication location.

2. Reporting for Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy

   Overview of the CPT 2011 endoscopy update for sinus balloon dilation, including how the new material fits within the respiratory system endoscopy subsection.

3. Coding Tip

   Brief reporting guidance discussing how the new endoscopy entries may relate to other sinus procedures during the same episode of care.

4. New Nasal/Sinus Endoscopy Codes

   Summary of the newly added nasal and sinus endoscopy entries and their placement within the CPT endoscopy section.

5. Reporting Code 31295

   Discussion of the reporting context and associated notes for one of the new sinus balloon dilation codes.

6. Clinical Example (31295)

   Illustrative patient scenario associated with the code-specific discussion.

7. Description of Procedure (31295)

   General procedural narrative corresponding to the code-specific example.

8. Reporting Code 31296

   Discussion of the reporting context and associated notes for another new sinus balloon dilation code.

9. Clinical Example (31296)

   Illustrative patient scenario associated with the code-specific discussion.

10. Description of Procedure (31296)

    General procedural narrative corresponding to the code-specific example.

11. Reporting Code 31297

    Discussion of the reporting context and associated notes for the third new sinus balloon dilation code.

12. Clinical Example (31297)

    Illustrative patient scenario associated with the code-specific discussion.

13. Description of Procedure (31297)

    General procedural narrative corresponding to the code-specific example.

14. Revised Guidelines

    Summary of updated endoscopy subsection guidance, including scope and reporting framework changes for the affected code family.