30210 Nasal sinus therapy
Also known as: nasal therapy, sinus irrigation, nasal cautery
Nasal or sinus therapeutic procedure including irrigation, installation of topical medications, or cautery performed for therapeutic nasal symptom management.
In Plain Language
nose treatment procedure; sinus washing
Clinical Context
Indicated for rhinosinusitis, epistaxis, or allergic rhinitis; provides therapeutic relief through local treatment delivery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.10 |
| Total RVU | 1.10 |
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 1.10, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Surgery codes — 7.3x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30210?
CPT 30210 (Nasal sinus therapy) is a Surgery code. Nasal or sinus therapeutic procedure including irrigation, installation of topical medications, or cautery performed for therapeutic nasal symptom management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30210?
The work RVU for CPT 30210 is 1.10. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 30210 used?
Indicated for rhinosinusitis, epistaxis, or allergic rhinitis; provides therapeutic relief through local treatment delivery.
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