Chronic Rhinitis

Insurance Coding For The Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Disorders

Lee D. Eisenberg, MD, FACS
Ear Nose & Throat Journal, Nov. 1999, Vol. 78 No. 11

Turbinates. When the surgeon performs a laser, radiofrequency, or cautery procedure, the only coding option is 30140-52 (reduction of the turbinates: the "-52" modifier indicates reduced services). This does not preclude the surgeon from performing a turbinate resection (30130) if necessary.