31087 Removal of frontal sinus
Also known as: frontal obliteration orbital/intracranial, comprehensive frontal surgery, complex osteoplastic
Removal of frontal sinus mucosa with obliteration and management of combined orbital and intracranial complications.
Clinical Context
Most complex frontal sinus obliteration addressing simultaneous orbital and intracranial complications requiring both orbital decompression and dural repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.21 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.07 |
| Total RVU | 29.96 |
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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