30930 Therapy fracture nasal inferior turbinate
Also known as: turbinate fracture, turbinate treatment, lateral fracture
Therapeutic treatment or fracture of the inferior turbinate, a procedure that treats chronic nasal obstruction by disrupting turbinate tissue architecture.
In Plain Language
nasal turbinate fracturing procedure
Clinical Context
Procedure used for chronic nasal obstruction from enlarged turbinates. Lateral fracture weakens turbinate structure, causing it to fall medially and improve airflow without removing tissue.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.28 |
| Total RVU | 1.28 |
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 1.28, this code ranks in the 7th percentile among Surgery codes — 6.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 30930?
CPT 30930 (Therapy fracture nasal inferior turbinate) is a Surgery code. Therapeutic treatment or fracture of the inferior turbinate, a procedure that treats chronic nasal obstruction by disrupting turbinate tissue architecture.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 30930?
The work RVU for CPT 30930 is 1.28. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology. It has a 10-day global period.
When is CPT 30930 used?
Procedure used for chronic nasal obstruction from enlarged turbinates. Lateral fracture weakens turbinate structure, causing it to fall medially and improve airflow without removing tissue.
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