30000 Drainage of nose lesion
Also known as: nose drainage, nasal I&D, nasal abscess drainage
Incision and drainage of a lesion or abscess of the nasal cavity, including opening and evacuation of purulent or fluid-filled pathology.
In Plain Language
nose infection drainage; nose cyst drainage
Clinical Context
Indicated for nasal cysts, mucoceles, or abscess requiring surgical drainage when conservative management or needle aspiration is insufficient.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.44 |
| Total RVU | 1.44 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 10-day global period — follow-up visits within 10 days of the procedure are included in the reimbursement. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.44, this code ranks in the 8th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30000?
CPT 30000 (Drainage of nose lesion) is a Surgery code. Incision and drainage of a lesion or abscess of the nasal cavity, including opening and evacuation of purulent or fluid-filled pathology.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30000?
The work RVU for CPT 30000 is 1.44. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 30000 used?
Indicated for nasal cysts, mucoceles, or abscess requiring surgical drainage when conservative management or needle aspiration is insufficient.
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