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CPT 30115: Removal of Complicated Nasal Polyp(s) with Snare Electrocautery
CPT code 30115 denotes a focused surgical procedure for removal of complicated nasal polyps using a snare and low‑power current. Nationally, this code captures a common otolaryngology intervention for patients with obstructive intranasal polyps that require more than simple manual extraction. Accurate use of this code matters for appropriate clinical documentation, surgical tracking, and payer adjudication across hospital outpatient departments, ambulatory surgical centers, and some office settings.
Key payers covered in this review include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context, expected settings of care, and common billing considerations tied to this procedure. The publication provides benchmarks and payment context where available, highlights relevant documentation priorities for coding the procedure, and summarizes recent policy or coverage updates that affect reimbursement and prior authorization practices.
This analysis is written for a national audience and is intended to clarify what CPT code 30115 represents, where it is typically billed, and what clinicians and billing teams should consider when coding and submitting claims for complicated intranasal polyp removal. Data not available in the input is noted where applicable.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 30115 describes the removal of a complicated nasal polyp or polyps from within the nasal cavity using a snare (wire loop) with application of low‑power electrical current to excise the obstruction. This is a focused surgical procedure addressing intranasal polyps that are not amenable to simple removal techniques.
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Service type: Surgical removal of nasal polyp(s) using snare electrocautery
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Typical site of service: Ambulatory surgical center or hospital outpatient department; may also be performed in an office setting with appropriate equipment and monitoring when clinically appropriate
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