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tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2011 Issue 11

Reader Question: Solve Nasal FBR Coding Dilemma

Question: I'm a bit confused. When reporting a foreign body removal of the nose, would I use the CPT® code 30300? I also see an ICD-9 code for nasal foreign body removal of 98.12. I was told not to code the 30300 by one person, but then I was told I should code it by another. It was for an ER procedure. They used tweezers to remove a bead from a child's nostril. New York Subscriber Answer:  The code assignment will depend on whether you are coding for the professional service or the facility fee. On the professional...

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