31299 Unlisted procedures accessory sinus
Also known as: unlisted sinus procedure, unspecified sinus surgery, other sinus procedure
Unlisted procedure of paranasal sinuses and accessory sinuses, used for procedures not specifically described by CPT codes.
In Plain Language
other sinus surgery
Clinical Context
Used for novel, experimental, or unusual sinus procedures without dedicated code. Requires detailed operative report and medical necessity documentation.
RVU Information
CPT 31299 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31299?
CPT 31299 (Unlisted procedures accessory sinus) is a Surgery code. Unlisted procedure of paranasal sinuses and accessory sinuses, used for procedures not specifically described by CPT codes.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31299?
The work RVU for CPT 31299 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Rhinology.
When is CPT 31299 used?
Used for novel, experimental, or unusual sinus procedures without dedicated code. Requires detailed operative report and medical necessity documentation.
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