31084 Removal of frontal sinus
Also known as: frontal sinus obliteration complex, forehead recontouring, supraorbital management
Removal of frontal sinus mucosa with obliteration and management of supraorbital rim or forehead/orbital contouring complications.
In Plain Language
forehead sinus closure with bone restructuring
Clinical Context
Complex frontal sinus obliteration addressing bone deformity, supraorbital contour defect, or previous failed osteoplastic procedure requiring reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.58 |
| Total RVU | 14.58 |
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 14.58, this code ranks in the 72nd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31084?
CPT 31084 (Removal of frontal sinus) is a Surgery code. Removal of frontal sinus mucosa with obliteration and management of supraorbital rim or forehead/orbital contouring complications.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31084?
The work RVU for CPT 31084 is 14.58. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31084 used?
Complex frontal sinus obliteration addressing bone deformity, supraorbital contour defect, or previous failed osteoplastic procedure requiring reconstruction.
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