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.
In Plain Language
surgical blood vessel tying for nosebleed
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 |
| Total RVU | 7.25 |
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 7.25, this code ranks in the 47th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30915?
CPT 30915 (Ligation nasal sinus artery) is a Surgery code. Surgical ligation of the sphenopalatine artery, superior labial artery, or posterior nasal artery to control intractable posterior epistaxis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30915?
The work RVU for CPT 30915 is 7.25. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 30915 used?
Definitive surgical management for severe posterior epistaxis refractory to packing and cautery. Sphenopalatine artery is primary blood supply to posterior nasal cavity.
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