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30020 Drainage of nose lesion

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: nasal lesion drainage, nose cyst I&D, nasal pus drainage

Incision and drainage of a nasal lesion, abscess, or cyst, performed with or without local anesthesia for therapeutic drainage and fluid evacuation.

Clinical Context

Performed for infected or symptomatic nasal lesions, cysts, or fluctuant masses causing obstruction, pain, or infection.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.44
Practice Expense RVU6.35
Malpractice RVU0.21
Total RVU8.00

Est. Medicare Payment

$267.20

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.