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.
In Plain Language
ethmoid sinus surgery
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 |
| Total RVU | 5.01 |
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 5.01, this code ranks in the 34th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31200?
CPT 31200 (Removal of ethmoid sinus) is a Surgery code. Surgical removal of the ethmoid sinus mucosa via transnasal approach with limited extent, treating chronic ethmoiditis or inflammatory disease.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31200?
The work RVU for CPT 31200 is 5.01. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31200 used?
Removal of diseased ethmoid sinus lining via nasal approach. Used for chronic ethmoiditis refractory to medical management or endoscopic therapy.
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