What is the CPT code for adenoidectomy?
| CPT | |
|---|---|
| 42831 | Adenoidectomy, primary; age 12 or over |
| 42835 | Adenoidectomy, secondary; younger than age 12 |
| 42836 | Adenoidectomy, secondary; age 12 or over |
| ICD-10 Procedure |
What is the CPT code for tonsillectomy?
| CPT | |
|---|---|
| 42821 | Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over |
| 42825 | Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary, younger than age 12 |
| 42826 | Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary, age 12 or over |
| ICD-10 Procedure |
What is UPPP surgery?
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is surgery to open the upper airways by taking out extra tissue in the throat. It may be done to treat mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or severe snoring.
What is the CPT code for plastic repair of pharynx?
42950
CPT® 42950, Under Repair Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 42950 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Repair Procedures on the Pharynx, Adenoids, and Tonsils.
Is adenoidectomy a bilateral procedure?
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) procedures are considered bilateral and do not require modifier -50 (bilateral) for billing.
What happens during Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty?
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure that removes excess tissue in the throat to make the airway wider. This sometimes can allow air to move through the throat more easily when you breathe, reducing the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
What is the CPT code for endoscopy?
The base procedure codes for GI endoscopy include 43200 (esophagoscopy), 43235 (EGD), 45330 (sig moidoscopy), and 45378 (colonoscopy) (Table 3).