PROCEDURE

After being admitted and consent forms signed, the physician determined her nose is negative for a fracture. The patient was diagnosed with epistaxis. Anterior, simple packing with gauze was inserted into the right nostril to apply constant pressure. The patient was advised to avoid touching or blowing her nose. The packing can be taken out slowly and gently within the next 6-8 hours. If bleeding persists, she should return to the emergency department or contact her physician.

ICD 10code
CPT code

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ICD-10 code: R04.0 - Epistaxis
CPT code: 30901 - Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, complex (anterior ethmoid and maxillary)