Nasal Wall Reconstruction

Question:

One of our physicians is scheduling a nasal wall reconstruction with Latera®. He is wanting to use code 30465 (repair nasal vestibular stenosis). I know there is a code for Latera which is 30468 and I feel we should use this code. Please give me your opinion.

Answer:

CPT 30468 was created specifically for procedures such as the Latera implant. It is absolutely incorrect to use 30465 for this procedure.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 12/02/21.