Z296

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ENDOSCOPY
                 Fiberoptic endoscopy of upper airway (nose) (IOP)
               Z296 - with flexible endoscope - if only operative procedure
                       performed ...........................................................................              33.25
               Z299 - with rigid endoscope, for diagnostic evaluation, or to
                       facilitate biopsy or surgical treatment of pathology in the
                       posterior nasal cavity, hypopharynx or larynx ....................                                  8.55
                                            Note:
                                            Z296 is not eligible for payment in addition to Z292 on the same patient on the same date of
                                            service.
  # Z317 Examination under anaesthesia (EUA) of nose including
           suction cautery for posterior epistaxis - unilateral or bilateral                                             112.05      6
  # Z306 Excision of middle turbinate concha bullosa - unilateral .........                                               55.60      7

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RESPIRATORY SURGICAL PROCEDURES
 LARYNX
7                                                                                                       Asst   Surg     Anae
    ENDOSCOPY
    Laryngoscopy
# E600   - using operating microscope - to charges for laryngoscopy
           ................................................................................... add              33.60
      Direct
# Z292 - without biopsy.....................................................................                    61.30    6
# Z293 - with biopsy..........................................................................                  61.30    6
# Z322 - with removal of foreign body ..............................................                           106.45    6
# Z323 - with removal of lesion(s).....................................................                        226.35    6
# E643    - when using laser with microlaryngoscopy for benign
             disease, to Z323 ........................................................ add                     121.65
      Note:
      1.E600 is not eligible for payment in addition to E643.
         2.Z292 rendered in association with gastroscopy, oesophagoscopy, oesophagoscopy-
           gastroscopy, duodenoscopy, and small bowel push enteroscopy services is not eligible for
           payment unless the laryngoscopy service is rendered for suspicion of disease of the larynx.
           Claims for Z292 in these circumstances are assessed by a medical consultant on a manual
           review basis and require the submission of a written explanation.
         3.Z296 is not eligible for payment in addition to Z292 on the same patient on the same date of
           service
         [Commentary:
         Manual review is not required for Z293, Z322 and Z323 rendered in association with
         gastroscopy, oesophagoscopy, oesophagoscopy-gastroscopy, duodenoscopy, and small bowel
         push enteroscopy services.]
# Z343        - with dilatation of larynx, to include bronchoscopy if
                necessary ...........................................................................          202.35    7
      Indirect
# Z324 - with biopsy or removal of foreign body...............................                                  44.70    6

Master, record 7091. Record Layout PDF, page 1.

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