Procedures addressed the article include endoscopic dilation of the sinus ostia, endoscopic bronchopleural fistula occlusion, injection for sialorrhea and labyrinthotomy.
The column also discusses the addition of category III codes to describe automated audiometry tests and the clarification of vestibular function test combo confusion.
Read the AAPC report about ENT coding.
Read more about coding:
– Physicians Denied Claims Due to Coding Change for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pump
– Coder’s Guide to Surgery Center Colonoscopies
– Unraveling the Mystery Behind the New Urine Drug Screen Test Codes