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31255 - Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)

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

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - exploration, with removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed 31254 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior) 31255 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior) 31256 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; 31257

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