Removal of foreign body, intranasal; simple

CPT 30300 is the billing code for "Removal of foreign body, intranasal; simple". Simple removal of foreign body from nasal cavity

Medicare pays approximately $200.55 for CPT 30300 (national average). Actual payment varies by geographic location due to GPCI adjustments. Hospital and commercial insurance rates are typically 2-4x higher than Medicare rates.

CPT 30300 has a total RVU of 1.98, broken down as: Work RVU 1.00, Practice Expense RVU 0.90, and Malpractice RVU 0.08. RVUs (Relative Value Units) determine Medicare reimbursement rates.

Key documentation requirements for CPT 30300 include: Location of foreign body documented; Method of removal documented; Type of foreign body documented; Patient response to treatment. Missing or incomplete documentation is a leading cause of claim denials for this code.

Bundling considerations for CPT 30300: Simple removal. Includes local anesthesia Use an NCCI bundling checker to verify specific code combinations before billing.

Common modifiers for CPT 30300 include: 59 (Distinct procedural service when multiple procedures performed), 50 (Bilateral procedure), LT (Left side). Modifiers indicate special circumstances and can affect reimbursement or prevent claim denials.

The typical time requirement for CPT 30300 is Typically 10-15 minutes. Time-based codes require documentation of the actual time spent providing the service.