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31253 - Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus

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Procedure / ServiceNasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 30560 Lysis intranasal synechia 30620 Septal or other intranasal dermatoplasty (does not include obtaining graft) 31253 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including frontal sinus exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed 31254 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)

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