Biopsy of Nose

Surgical removal of tissue for pathological examination.

CPT code:

164

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Otolaryngology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

A biopsy of the nose, as represented by CPT code 00164, is a procedure in which a sample of tissue from the nose is surgically removed for pathological examination. This is done to diagnose conditions like nasal tumors or unexplained nasal symptoms and guide further treatment decisions.

Under what category does Biopsy of Nose fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Biopsy of Nose?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00164 is associated with diagnostic endoscopy procedures for the gastrointestinal tract, such as upper endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and lower endoscopy (colonoscopy). These procedures are used to visualize and evaluate the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, or colon for various gastrointestinal conditions.

Documentation

Proper documentation for 00164 includes the patient's clinical history, the indication for the endoscopy, procedure details, including findings, biopsies, or polyp removal, any complications, and the interpretation of findings by the endoscopist.