Radical Nose/Sinus Surgery

Extensive surgical procedures on the nose and sinuses.

CPT code:

162

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Otolaryngology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Radical nose and sinus surgery under CPT code 00162 refers to complex and extensive procedures often performed to address severe nasal and sinus conditions. These surgeries may involve significant tissue removal, reconstruction, or the correction of congenital deformities to restore proper nasal function and aesthetics.

Under what category does Radical Nose/Sinus Surgery fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Radical Nose/Sinus Surgery?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00162 is used for bronchoscopy procedures, particularly for the diagnostic evaluation of the respiratory system. It allows visualization of the airways and collection of samples for analysis, aiding in the diagnosis of lung conditions, infections, or tumors.

Documentation

Documentation for 00162 should include the patient's clinical history, the purpose of the bronchoscopy, details of the procedure, such as findings, biopsies, or sample collection, any complications, and the interpretation of collected samples.