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 RVU | 1.44 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.35 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.21 |
| Total RVU | 8.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$267.20
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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