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Nasal hemorrhage, commonly known as epistaxis, refers to bleeding from the nasal cavity. This condition can arise from various sites within the nose, with the most frequent being the anterior portion of the nasal septum, particularly at a vascular network known as Kiesselbach's plexus. Additionally, bleeding may occur from the ethmoidal vessels, which are also situated in the anterior region of the nasal cavity. In less common cases, the source of the bleeding may be the sphenopalatine artery, located in the posterior part of the nasal cavity. The management of posterior nasal hemorrhage often involves the use of posterior nasal packs and/or cautery methods to effectively control the bleeding. The procedure typically begins with the insertion of pledgets soaked in an anesthetic-vasoconstrictor solution into the nasal cavity for a duration of 10 to 15 minutes. This step serves to anesthetize and shrink the nasal mucosa, facilitating a clearer examination of the nasal cavity upon removal of the pledgets. If the source of the bleeding is identifiable, it can be addressed through direct pressure and chemical cautery, often utilizing a silver nitrate stick. In cases where these methods are ineffective, alternative approaches such as petroleum jelly gauze packing, nasal tampons or sponges, or an epistaxis balloon may be employed. It is important to note that CPT® Code 30906 specifically pertains to the control of subsequent posterior nasal hemorrhage, distinguishing it from other codes that address initial or anterior nasal hemorrhages.
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The procedure associated with CPT® Code 30906 is indicated for the management of posterior nasal hemorrhage, particularly in cases where initial treatment methods have proven ineffective. The following conditions may warrant the use of this procedure:
The procedure for controlling posterior nasal hemorrhage involves several critical steps, each aimed at effectively managing the bleeding. The following outlines the procedural steps:
Post-procedure care following the control of posterior nasal hemorrhage is essential for ensuring proper recovery and minimizing the risk of re-bleeding. Patients are typically monitored for any signs of continued bleeding or complications. Instructions may include avoiding strenuous activities, refraining from blowing the nose, and following up with a healthcare provider as needed. It is also important for patients to be aware of any signs of infection or adverse reactions to the packing materials used during the procedure. Proper follow-up care is crucial to ensure that the nasal cavity heals appropriately and that any underlying issues contributing to the hemorrhage are addressed.
| Short Descr | REPEAT CONTROL OF NOSEBLEED | Medium Descr | CTRL NSL HEMRRG PST NASAL PACKS&/CAUTERY SUBSQ | Long Descr | Control nasal hemorrhage, posterior, with posterior nasal packs and/or cautery, any method; subsequent | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | 000 - Endoscopic or Minor Procedure | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 2 - Standard payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 2 - 150% payment adjustment does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 1 - Statutory payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Procedure or Service, Multiple Reduction Applies | ASC Payment Indicator | Surgical procedure on ASC list in CY 2007; payment based on OPPS relative payment weight. | Type of Service (TOS) | 2 - Surgery | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | P6C - Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule) | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 27 - Control of epistaxis |
| 51 | Multiple procedures: when multiple procedures, other than e/m services, physical medicine and rehabilitation services or provision of supplies (eg, vaccines), are performed at the same session by the same individual, the primary procedure or service may be reported as listed. the additional procedure(s) or service(s) may be identified by appending modifier 51 to the additional procedure or service code(s). note: this modifier should not be appended to designated "add-on" codes (see appendix d). | 52 | Reduced services: under certain circumstances a service or procedure is partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician or other qualified health care professional. under these circumstances the service provided can be identified by its usual procedure number and the addition of modifier 52, signifying that the service is reduced. this provides a means of reporting reduced services without disturbing the identification of the basic service. note: for hospital outpatient reporting of a previously scheduled procedure/service that is partially reduced or cancelled as a result of extenuating circumstances or those that threaten the well-being of the patient prior to or after administration of anesthesia, see modifiers 73 and 74 (see modifiers approved for asc hospital outpatient use). | 58 | Staged or related procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was: (a) planned or anticipated (staged); (b) more extensive than the original procedure; or (c) for therapy following a surgical procedure. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 58 to the staged or related procedure. note: for treatment of a problem that requires a return to the operating/procedure room (eg, unanticipated clinical condition), see modifier 78. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | 76 | Repeat procedure or service by same physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was repeated by the same physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 76 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. | 77 | Repeat procedure by another physician or other qualified health care professional: it may be necessary to indicate that a basic procedure or service was repeated by another physician or other qualified health care professional subsequent to the original procedure or service. this circumstance may be reported by adding modifier 77 to the repeated procedure or service. note: this modifier should not be appended to an e/m service. | 78 | Unplanned return to the operating/procedure room by the same physician or other qualified health care professional following initial procedure for a related procedure during the postoperative period: it may be necessary to indicate that another procedure was performed during the postoperative period of the initial procedure (unplanned procedure following initial procedure). when this procedure is related to the first, and requires the use of an operating/procedure room, it may be reported by adding modifier 78 to the related procedure. (for repeat procedures, see modifier 76.) | 79 | Unrelated procedure or service by the same physician or other qualified health care professional during the postoperative period: the individual may need to indicate that the performance of a procedure or service during the postoperative period was unrelated to the original procedure. this circumstance may be reported by using modifier 79. (for repeat procedures on the same day, see modifier 76.) | AQ | Physician providing a service in an unlisted health professional shortage area (hpsa) | GC | This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a teaching physician | GV | Attending physician not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient's hospice provider | GW | Service not related to the hospice patient's terminal condition | LT | Left side (used to identify procedures performed on the left side of the body) | Q6 | Service furnished under a fee-for-time compensation arrangement by a substitute physician or by a substitute physical therapist furnishing outpatient physical therapy services in a health professional shortage area, a medically underserved area, or a rural area | RT | Right side (used to identify procedures performed on the right side of the body) | SA | Nurse practitioner rendering service in collaboration with a physician | UG | Services provided in the afternoon | V7 | Arteriovenous fistula only (in use with two needles) | XE | Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter | XS | Separate structure, a service that is distinct because it was performed on a separate organ/structure | XU | Unusual non-overlapping service, the use of a service that is distinct because it does not overlap usual components of the main service |
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