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Archive > August, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 8

Coding & Billing

Take the Pain Out of Coding Sinus Surgery

Stephanie Ellis, RN, CPC

Endoscopic sinus surgery has become an increasingly popular treatment for chronic sinus conditions among Medicare beneficiaries over the past decade. Here's coding and billing advice for sinus procedures you might be hosting at your facility.

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