30915 Ligation nasal sinus artery
Also known as: artery ligation, sphenopalatine ligation, posterior epistaxis control
Surgical ligation of the sphenopalatine artery, superior labial artery, or posterior nasal artery to control intractable posterior epistaxis.
Clinical Context
Definitive surgical management for severe posterior epistaxis refractory to packing and cautery. Sphenopalatine artery is primary blood supply to posterior nasal cavity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.25 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.87 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.07 |
| Total RVU | 16.19 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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