31081 Removal of frontal sinus
Also known as: frontal sinus obliteration with orbital decompression, osteoplastic with decomp
Removal of frontal sinus mucosa with obliteration and orbital decompression, indicating more extensive surgery addressing orbital compartment syndrome or optic nerve compression.
Clinical Context
Frontal sinus obliteration combined with orbital decompression for orbital complications of sinus disease, mucopyocele, or cavernous sinus thrombosis risk.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 13.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.54 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.02 |
| Total RVU | 31.40 |
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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