2025 CPT code 30300
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Surgery - Removal of Foreign Body Procedures on the Nose Surgery Feed
Removal of a foreign body from the nasal cavity in an office setting.
Modifiers may apply depending on the circumstances.For instance, modifier 51 (multiple procedures) may be used if multiple procedures are performed during the same session. However, this code is usually not subject to multiple procedure discounting.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a foreign body obstructing the nasal airway, causing symptoms such as nasal congestion, pain, or discomfort.Documentation supporting the presence of symptoms and the need for removal is essential.
The physician's responsibilities include patient preparation, administration of nasal decongestant, localization of the foreign body, and its removal using appropriate instruments. Post-procedure care and documentation are also part of the physician's clinical responsibility.
In simple words: The doctor removes an object from the patient's nose. This is usually a simple procedure done in the doctor's office.
This procedure involves the removal of a foreign body from a patient's nasal cavity.The physician administers a nasal decongestant to open the nasal passages, locates the foreign body, and removes it using appropriate instruments such as a blunt hook, nasal forceps, or suction, depending on the size and shape of the object. The procedure is typically performed in an office setting.
Example 1: A 5-year-old child inserts a small bead into their nose. The physician uses nasal forceps to remove the bead in the office., A patient presents with a piece of broken plastic lodged in their nasal passage. The physician utilizes a suction apparatus to remove it., An adult patient reports a button stuck in their nose. After topical anesthesia, the physician removes the object using a blunt hook.
A complete history and physical examination documenting the presence of the foreign body.Detailed description of the procedure performed, including instruments used.Note of any complications or unusual findings.Patient's response to treatment and post-operative instructions given.
** This CPT code is not subject to multiple procedure discounting, meaning it is always paid at 100% even if other procedures are performed during the same visit.The code does not include post-operative care, which should be reported separately, if necessary.
- Revenue Code: P6C (MINOR PROCEDURES - OTHER)
- RVU: Information not available in provided sources.RVUs vary based on geographic location and other factors.
- Global Days : Information not available in provided sources.The global period is likely 0 days given the nature of the procedure.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: A technical component (TC) modifier is not applicable to this code.
- Fee Schedule : Historical fee schedule information is not available in the provided source.Consult fee schedules from previous years for historical data.
- Specialties:Otolaryngology, Family Medicine, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Office