| With no dedicated code for a balloon sinuplasty, you | | | | 1. For dilation only, go for unlisted procedure code |
| are not alone if you have wondered how to code | | | | In order to code for balloon sinusplasty, focus on |
| endoscopic sinus surgery involving the newer tool. | | | | what the otolaryngologist is using the balloon for. |
| However you can confidently navigate to the right | | | | If the balloon is used to dilate the sinuses only, you |
| code or combo code. You should focus on whether | | | | should report unlisted code 31299 (Unlisted procedure, |
| your otolaryngologist uses a balloon catheter for | | | | accessory sinuses). On the other hand, if the |
| dilation alone or as part of a functional endoscopic | | | | procedure involves more than just dilation, like |
| sinus surgery (FESS). Do not overlook what your | | | | opening of the Ostia, a traditional endoscopic |
| operative report should include and when you can | | | | procedure, select an appropriate FESS code. The key |
| code for multiple sinus procedures. | | | | is to find out if the balloon was used only for dilation. |