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00160 Anesthesia procedures nose & sinus not otherwise specified

Anesthesia

Also known as: sinus surgery anesthesia, nasal surgery anesthesia

Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and accessory sinuses not otherwise specified. Covers general anesthesia for nasal and sinus surgeries that do not have a more specific anesthesia code.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for nasal and sinus procedures not covered by more specific codes. Includes septoplasty, turbinate reduction, nasal polypectomy, and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Common outpatient anesthesia procedure.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyotolaryngology

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