42972 Control nose/throat bleeding
Also known as: complex nasopharyngeal hemorrhage control with reoperation, extensive nose and throat hemorrhage control
Control of hemorrhage (bleeding) from the nose and pharynx (throat) via combined approach with high complexity including reoperation or extensive dissection.
Clinical Context
Performed for difficult-to-control nasopharyngeal hemorrhage, recurrent bleeding despite initial control, or hemorrhage requiring extensive dissection or reoperation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.08 |
| Total RVU | 13.31 |
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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