31254 Nsl/sinus ndsc with prtl ethmdct
Also known as: endoscopic partial ethmoidectomy, partial ESS with ethmoid, limited ethmoidectomy, endoscopic ethmoidectomy, FESS ethmoid, FESS ethmoidectomy
Nasal and sinus endoscopic surgery with partial ethmoidectomy, removing disease from some ethmoid air cells.
In Plain Language
partial ethmoid sinus surgery
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 |
| Total RVU | 4.16 |
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 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.16, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31254?
CPT 31254 (Nsl/sinus ndsc with prtl ethmdct) is a Surgery code. Nasal and sinus endoscopic surgery with partial ethmoidectomy, removing disease from some ethmoid air cells.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31254?
The work RVU for CPT 31254 is 4.16. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology.
When is CPT 31254 used?
Endoscopic removal of anterior or select ethmoid air cells while preserving posterior ethmoid cells. For localized ethmoid disease.
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