*When compared to pre-operative symptoms. Data on file.
*When compared to pre-operative symptoms. Data on file.
“Sinus ostial dilation (e.g. balloon ostial dilation) is an appropriate therapeutic option for selected patients with sinusitis. This approach may be used alone to dilate a sinus ostium (frontal, maxillary, or sphenoid) or in conjunction with other instruments (eg, microdebrider, forceps). The final decision regarding use of techniques or instrumentation for sinus surgery is the responsibility of the attending surgeon. http://www.entnet.org/content/position-statement-dilation-sinuses-any-method-eg-balloon-etc
The designated codes have thus far been:
31295 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dilation of maxillary sinus ostium (eg, balloon dilation), transnasal or via canine fossa
31296 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dilation of frontal sinus ostium (eg, balloon dilation)
31297 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dilation of sphenoid sinus ostium (eg, balloon dilation)
What are the difference between the Simplicity® Solid Dilators and the Simplicity® Suction Dilators?
If you have concerns over the size of the Simplicity® Dilators, you can start the dilation process with the 2 mm dilator to ensure a safe transition to the patient-appropriate diameter.
https://www.simplicitydevices.com/sinus-dilator-instructions/
In the hands of a trained Otolaryngologist or other specialist familiar with sinus surgery, the Simplicity® Dilators® may feel familiar and intuitive when finding and dilating the ostia of the frontal, sphenoid, and maxillary sinuses. The Simplicity® Dilators may be used like other rigid sinus instruments, such as the Sinus Seeker®, an instrument that is central to standard functional endoscopic sinus surgery. The tips of the Simplicity® Dilators are gently positioned and then inserted into the applicable sinus during the dilation procedure. The Simplicity® Dilators have distinct fixed tips angles facilitating access to the different presenting ostial anatomy.