31254 Nsl/sinus ndsc with prtl ethmdct
Also known as: endoscopic partial ethmoidectomy, partial ESS with ethmoid, limited ethmoidectomy, endoscopic ethmoidectomy, FESS ethmoid
Nasal and sinus endoscopic surgery with partial ethmoidectomy, removing disease from some ethmoid air cells.
Clinical Context
Endoscopic removal of anterior or select ethmoid air cells while preserving posterior ethmoid cells. For localized ethmoid disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.16 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.31 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.60 |
| Total RVU | 13.07 |
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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