CPT 30400: Primary Rhinoplasty, Nasal Cartilage and Tip Repair
CPT code 30400 represents primary rhinoplasty — surgical repair or reshaping of the nose involving lateral and alar cartilages and nasal tip elevation. This code is used for patients undergoing their first rhinoplasty and is relevant across cosmetic and reconstructive otolaryngology and plastic surgery practices. Rhinoplasty is a commonly performed procedure with implications for surgical resource use, facility scheduling, and payer policy due to its cosmetic and functional indications.
Key payers covered in this national overview include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find an explanation of the clinical scope of CPT code 30400, typical sites of service, and the kinds of coverage considerations payers commonly apply. The publication also summarizes available benchmarks and payment policy themes relevant to rhinoplasty — including documentation of medical necessity where applicable, distinctions between primary and revision procedures, and typical facility settings.
This summary provides clinicians, billing staff, and policy analysts with concise context on coding use, payer coverage patterns, and the clinical scenarios associated with CPT code 30400. Data not available in the input for some payer-specific rates or utilization metrics.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 30400 describes rhinoplasty for a patient without prior nasal surgery. The procedure involves surgical modification of the nose, including operations on the lateral and alar (tip) cartilages and elevation of the nasal tip when performed. This is an initial, primary rhinoplasty rather than a revision procedure.
Service Type: Surgical procedure — nasal reconstructive/cosmetic surgery
Typical Site of Service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgery center, with perioperative care in the surgical setting and possible brief postoperative recovery in the facility.