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42999 Unlisted procedures phrnx adnd/tnsl

Surgery

Also known as: unlisted pharyngeal procedure, unlisted throat surgery

Unlisted surgical procedure for the pharynx, larynx, adenoid, and tonsil region to report a procedure not described by other Current Procedural Terminology codes.

Clinical Context

Used when new or unusual procedures of pharynx, larynx, adenoid, and tonsil region are performed that do not fit other specific codes. Requires description of procedure.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
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Specialties

Otolaryngology

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