Question

A 14 year-old boy presents at the Emergency Department experiencing an uncontrolled epistaxis. Through the nares, the ED provider packs his entire nose via an anterior approach with extensive packing of medicated gauze. In approximately 15 minutes the nosebleed stops. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

Answer 1

30901 i think thats your answer.

Answer 2

30903-50, R04.0

Step-by-step explanation:

Epistaxis is the term for nasal hemorrhage.

In the CPT Index look for Packing/Nasal Hemorrhage which directs you to code range 30901-30906.

30903 represents anterior packing for an uncontrolled or extensive nasal hemorrhage. Modifier 50 indicates this was done in both nares.

In the ICD-10-CM Code R04 refers to bleeding from the respiratory system. Modifier 0 indicates nosebleeds(Epistaxis).