0980T Sbmcsl crylys therapy tng & tnsl
Also known as: tongue cryotherapy, tonsillar freezing
Submucosal cryolysis therapeutic procedure of tongue and tonsils. Oropharyngeal tissue ablation by freezing.
In Plain Language
Tongue and tonsil freezing; Airway treatment
Clinical Context
Cryotherapy of tongue and tonsillar tissue for airway obstruction management.
RVU Information
CPT 0980T does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Category III codes for emerging technology do not receive RVU assignments. Reimbursement is negotiated with individual payers.
Billing & Documentation
Category III codes are temporary codes for emerging technology, services, and procedures. They are not assigned RVU values by CMS. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer — check with individual insurers before billing. These codes sunset after 5 years if not converted to Category I.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 0980T?
CPT 0980T (Sbmcsl crylys therapy tng & tnsl) is a Category III code. Submucosal cryolysis therapeutic procedure of tongue and tonsils. Oropharyngeal tissue ablation by freezing.
Is 0980T a permanent CPT code?
No — 0980T is a Category III temporary code for emerging technology. It may be converted to a permanent Category I code if widely adopted. Category III codes expire after 5 years without renewal.
When is CPT 0980T used?
Cryotherapy of tongue and tonsillar tissue for airway obstruction management.
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