31200 Removal of ethmoid sinus
Also known as: ethmoidectomy, ethmoid sinus surgery, transnasal ethmoidectomy
Surgical removal of the ethmoid sinus mucosa via transnasal approach with limited extent, treating chronic ethmoiditis or inflammatory disease.
Clinical Context
Removal of diseased ethmoid sinus lining via nasal approach. Used for chronic ethmoiditis refractory to medical management or endoscopic therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.01 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 12.05 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.43 |
| Total RVU | 17.49 |
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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