31276 Nsl/sinus ndsc frnt tissue removal
Also known as: endoscopic frontal sinus surgery, frontal sinus tissue removal, frontal endoscopy, endoscopic sinus surgery frontal, FESS frontal
Nasal and sinus endoscopic surgery with removal of frontal sinus tissue, treating frontal sinusitis or frontal sinus disease.
Clinical Context
Endoscopic approach to frontal sinus disease, often combined with ethmoidectomy. Allows disease management without external incision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.96 |
| Total RVU | 9.52 |
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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