CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 29, 2020

Patient presented to the emergency department with a severe nosebleed. After epistaxis control was achieved by external pressure, a cotton swab with phenylephrine was placed into each nostril, removed after several minutes, and the nose was inspected to reveal no additional bleeding. The patient was monitored, and no further care was given. What code should be reported for the packing of the cotton swab?

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