Nose/Sinus Surgery

Surgical procedures on the nose and sinuses.

CPT code:

160

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Otolaryngology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

CPT code 00160 encompasses various surgical procedures performed on the nose and sinuses. These procedures can address issues such as chronic sinusitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, or other structural and functional problems. The goal is to improve breathing and overall nasal health.

Under what category does Nose/Sinus Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Nose/Sinus Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00160 is associated with a variety of interventional cardiac procedures, including catheter-based interventions such as angioplasty and stent placement. These procedures are performed to treat coronary artery disease and restore blood flow to the heart muscle.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00160 includes the patient's medical history, the indication for the procedure, informed consent, procedural details, including the type and number of stents implanted, any complications or additional interventions, and post-procedure care instructions.