30200 Injection treatment of nose
Also known as: nasal injection, nose steroid injection, turbinate injection
Injection treatment of nasal pathology using pharmacologic agents (steroids, anesthetics, sclerosing agents), performed for therapeutic effect on nasal tissue.
In Plain Language
nose medication injection
Clinical Context
Indicated for turbinate hypertrophy, epistaxis control, or allergic rhinitis management; provides localized therapeutic delivery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.76 |
| Total RVU | 0.76 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.76, this code ranks in the 2nd percentile among Surgery codes — 10.5x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30200?
CPT 30200 (Injection treatment of nose) is a Surgery code. Injection treatment of nasal pathology using pharmacologic agents (steroids, anesthetics, sclerosing agents), performed for therapeutic effect on nasal tissue.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30200?
The work RVU for CPT 30200 is 0.76. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology.
When is CPT 30200 used?
Indicated for turbinate hypertrophy, epistaxis control, or allergic rhinitis management; provides localized therapeutic delivery.
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