CPT 30435: Intermediate Revision Rhinoplasty with Osteotomy
CPT code 30435 denotes an intermediate revision rhinoplasty that includes cutting the nasal bone (osteotomy) and is used when a patient requires corrective surgery after a prior rhinoplasty. This code captures a commonly performed reconstructive and cosmetic-surgical service that carries implications for coverage policy, prior authorization, and clinical documentation nationally. Payers commonly addressing this code include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the clinical context for revision rhinoplasty, typical settings where the procedure is performed, and the key payer landscape. The publication summarizes benchmarks related to utilization and coverage tendencies, highlights relevant policy considerations that affect claims adjudication (such as medical necessity and cosmetic-versus-reconstructive determinations), and outlines documentation elements that payers frequently require. Data not available in the input will be noted where applicable. The piece is intended to help billing, coding, and policy staff quickly understand what CPT code 30435 represents, why it matters at a national level, and what to expect from major payers when managing claims for intermediate revision rhinoplasty with osteotomy.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 30435 describes an intermediate revision rhinoplasty with osteotomy performed on a patient who has previously undergone rhinoplasty. The procedure involves surgical revision of the nasal structure that includes cutting the nasal bone to correct form or function after a prior rhinoplasty.
Service type: Surgical — Revision Rhinoplasty (Intermediate, with osteotomy)
Typical site of service: Hospital operating room or ambulatory surgery center, where surgical facilities and general anesthesia or monitored anesthesia care are available for nasal reconstructive procedures.