You Be the Coder: When in Doubt, Use Clinical Responsibility as a Reference

Article Overview

This Find-A-Code article addresses a coding question about a nasal/nasopharyngeal mass removal performed with scope and forceps, and explains the relevance of CPT wording and clinical responsibility text to determining whether an unlisted nasal procedure code is needed. It is aimed at coding professionals who need help interpreting procedure language, comparing similar CPT entries, and understanding how source documentation supports code assignment. The article focuses on CPT code review, related unlisted code considerations, and the distinction between descriptive wording and broader procedural intent.