CPT® Code 30200

A therapeutic injection into the turbinate(s) involves administering medication directly into one or more of the nasal turbinate bones, which are essential structures within the nasal cavity. The turbinate bones, also known as nasal conchae, consist of three pairs located on each side of the nose: the inferior, middle, and superior turbinates. These thin, spongy bony plates play a crucial role in regulating airflow and humidifying the air we breathe. The inferior turbinate is positioned to separate the middle meatus from the inferior meatus, while the middle turbinate divides the superior meatus from the middle meatus. The superior turbinate, on the other hand, separates the superior meatus from the sphenoethmoid recess. The primary purpose of this injection is to deliver corticosteroids into the mucosa of the turbinate bones, which is particularly beneficial for patients suffering from allergic or vasomotor rhinitis. By injecting the medication, a bleb is formed over the turbinate bone, facilitating a slow and sustained release of the corticosteroid into the surrounding tissue. This method aims to alleviate symptoms associated with nasal congestion and inflammation, providing therapeutic relief to patients experiencing these conditions.