CPT 30520 describes a surgical procedure known as septoplasty, which is commonly used to correct a deviated septum that can take on various shapes such as C-shaped, S-shaped, or a cartilaginous deviation. Official Description The CPT book defines CPT code 30520 as: “Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for thoracoscopy (video-assisted thoracic surgery [vats]) on the lungs and pleura. CPT Code 32601 CPT 32601 describes a diagnostic thoracoscopy by examining the lungs, pericardial sac, and mediastinal or pleural space without biopsy. CPT Code 32604 CPT 32604 describes a diagnostic thoracoscopy of the pericardial sac with…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopy procedures on the larynx. CPT Code 31505 CPT 31505 describes indirect laryngoscopy for diagnostic purposes as a separate procedure. CPT Code 31510 CPT 31510 describes indirect laryngoscopy with biopsy. CPT Code 31511 CPT 31511 describes indirect laryngoscopy, with the removal of a foreign body. CPT…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision procedures on the accessory sinuses. CPT Code 31200 CPT 31200 describes an intranasal, anterior ethmoidectomy. CPT Code 31201 CPT 31201 describes total intranasal ethmoidectomy. CPT Code 31205 CPT 31205 describes a total extranasal ethmoidectomy. CPT Code 31225 CPT 31225 describes a maxillectomy without orbital exenteration….
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision and repair procedures on the trachea and bronchi. CPT Code 31750 CPT 31750 describes tracheoplasty of the cervical region. CPT Code 31755 CPT 31755 describes tracheoplasty, tracheopharyngeal fistulization, and each stage. CPT Code 31760 CPT 31760 describes tracheoplasty, intrathoracic. CPT Code 31766 CPT 31766 describes…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for lung and pleura destruction procedures. CPT Code 32560 CPT 32560 describes the instillation of an agent for pleurodesis, such as talc, through a chest tube or catheter for recurrent or persistent pneumothorax. CPT Code 32561 CPT 32561 describes the instillation of a fibrinolytic agent via a…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the accessory sinuses. CPT Code 31000 CPT 31000 describes lavage by cannulation of the maxillary sinus through antrum puncture or natural ostium. CPT Code 31002 CPT 31002 describes lavage by cannulation of the sphenoid sinus. CPT Code 31020 CPT 31020 describes intranasal sinusotomy…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for incision procedures on the nose. CPT Code 30000 CPT 30000 describes the internal approach to draining an abscess or hematoma in the nasal area. CPT Code 30020 CPT 30020 describes the drainage of an abscess or hematoma from the nasal septum.
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for introduction and removal procedures on the lungs and pleura. CPT Code 32550 CPT 32550 describes inserting an indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with a cuff. CPT Code 32551 CPT 32551 describes the procedure of tube thoracostomy, which includes connecting to a drainage system such as a water…
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for endoscopy procedures on the trachea and bronchi. CPT Code 31615 CPT 31615 describes tracheobronchoscopy through an established tracheostomy incision. CPT Code 31622 CPT 31622 describes bronchoscopy, both rigid and flexible, with fluoroscopic guidance when performed, as well as diagnostic cell washing, when performed, as a separate…
