30465 Repair nasal stenosis
Also known as: nasal valve repair, nasal valve stenosis repair, nasal valve collapse repair
Repair of nasal valve stenosis or collapse, performed to restore normal nasal airflow through the nasal valve complex (internal or external valve).
In Plain Language
nose valve widening
Clinical Context
Indicated for nasal valve collapse or stenosis causing obstruction; may follow rhinoplasty or be idiopathic.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.05 |
| Total RVU | 12.05 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 12.05, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30465?
CPT 30465 (Repair nasal stenosis) is a Surgery code. Repair of nasal valve stenosis or collapse, performed to restore normal nasal airflow through the nasal valve complex (internal or external valve).
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30465?
The work RVU for CPT 30465 is 12.05. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 30465 used?
Indicated for nasal valve collapse or stenosis causing obstruction; may follow rhinoplasty or be idiopathic.
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