CPT Codes For Excision And Destruction Procedures On The Pharynx, Adenoids, And Tonsils

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for excision and destruction procedures on the pharynx, adenoids, and tonsils.

CPT Code 42800

CPT 42800 describes a biopsy of the oropharynx.

CPT Code 42804

CPT 42804 describes a simple biopsy of a visible lesion in the nasopharynx.

CPT Code 42806

CPT 42806 describes a biopsy of the nasopharynx to survey for an unknown primary lesion.

CPT Code 42808

CPT 42808 describes the excision or destruction of a lesion of the pharynx by any method.

CPT Code 42809

CPT 42809 describes the removal of a foreign body from the pharynx.

CPT Code 42810

CPT 42810 describes the excision of a branchial cleft cyst or vestige confined to the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

CPT Code 42815

CPT 42815 describes the excision of a branchial cleft cyst, vestige, or fistula that extends beneath the subcutaneous tissues and/or into the pharynx.

CPT Code 42820

CPT 42820 describes a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for patients younger than age 12.

CPT Code 42821

CPT 42821 describes a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedure for patients aged 12 or over.

CPT Code 42825

CPT 42825 describes a primary or secondary tonsillectomy for patients younger than 12.

CPT Code 42826

CPT 42826 describes a primary or secondary tonsillectomy for patients aged 12 or over.

CPT Code 42830

CPT 42830 describes adenoidectomy, primarily for patients younger than age 12.

CPT Code 42831

CPT 42831 describes adenoidectomy, primarily for patients aged 12 or over.

CPT Code 42835

CPT 42835 describes adenoidectomy for patients younger than age 12.

CPT Code 42836

CPT 42836 describes adenoidectomy for patients aged 12 or over.

CPT Code 42842

CPT 42842 describes a radical resection of the tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone without closure.

CPT Code 42844

CPT 42844 describes the closure of radical resection of the tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone with a local flap such as the tongue or buccal.

CPT Code 42845

CPT 42845 describes the closure of radical resection of the tonsil, tonsillar pillars, and/or retromolar trigone with another flap.

CPT Code 42860

CPT 42860 describes the excision of tonsil tags.

CPT Code 42870

CPT 42870 describes the excision or destruction of the lingual tonsil by any method as a separate procedure.

CPT Code 42890

CPT 42890 describes limited pharyngectomy.

CPT Code 42892

CPT 42892 describes the resection of the lateral pharyngeal wall or pyriform sinus, followed by direct closure through advancing the lateral and posterior pharyngeal walls.

CPT Code 42894

CPT 42894 describes resection of the pharyngeal wall requiring closure with a myocutaneous or fasciocutaneous flap, free muscle, skin, or fascial flap with microvascular anastomosis.