CPT code 30130: Turbinate excision, inferior turbinate2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in California
Reports surgical removal of part or all of an inferior nasal turbinate, commonly to address enlargement contributing to nasal obstruction.
CMS doesn’t publish an office rate for 30130 in California.
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 30130 covers
An otolaryngologist removes part or all of an inferior turbinate, a structure along the side wall of the nasal cavity. The procedure may be performed for turbinate enlargement that contributes to nasal obstruction, in an operating room or another suitable surgical setting. The operative method and extent of tissue removal distinguish excision from techniques that reduce or reposition the turbinate while preserving its structure.
Report 30130 when the documented service is excision of inferior turbinate tissue; record the side and extent removed. For bilateral surgery, modifier 50 is paid at 150%. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are subject to the standard 50% reduction. The 90-day global period includes the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care. CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
Where 30130 pays more and less in California
The same RVUs, adjusted for each area’s costs. Open a locality for its calculation, history and nearby areas.
29 of 29 payment localities
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | Unavailable | $414.37 |
| Chico, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| El Centro, CA | Unavailable | $413.05 |
| Fresno, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Hanford, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Unavailable | $440.72 |
| Madera, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Marin County, CA | Unavailable | $503.50 |
| Merced, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Modesto, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Napa, CA | Unavailable | $476.37 |
| Oxnard, CA | Unavailable | $438.33 |
| Redding, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Rest of California | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Riverside, CA | Unavailable | $418.17 |
| Sacramento, CA | Unavailable | $432.82 |
| Salinas, CA | Unavailable | $431.20 |
| San Benito County, CA | Unavailable | $514.88 |
| San Diego, CA | Unavailable | $440.96 |
| San Francisco, CA | Unavailable | $502.96 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | Unavailable | $424.33 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | Unavailable | $512.66 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | Unavailable | $444.86 |
| Santa Maria, CA | Unavailable | $432.71 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | Unavailable | $449.31 |
| Stockton, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Vallejo, CA | Unavailable | $475.58 |
| Visalia, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
| Yuba City, CA | Unavailable | $412.97 |
How the 30130 rate is calculated
Each of 30130’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 30130
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work3.38
3.38 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense7.91
7.91 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.48
0.48 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
11.7700
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$393.13
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
Payment rules and modifiers for 30130
30130 has a 90-day global period: related visits in that window are included in the surgery payment.
CMS payment indicators · 30130
Turbinate excision, inferior turbinate
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 090 | Major surgery: the day before, the day of, and 90 days after are included. |
| Multiple procedures | 2 | Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 1 | Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
| Split (54/55/56) | 0.10/0.76/0.14 | Share of the payment for pre-op, the procedure itself, and post-op care. |
Global surgery period · 30130
Turbinate excision, inferior turbinate
90-day global period ends
Dec 30, 2026
Covers Sep 30, 2026 through Dec 30, 2026 (92 days, including the day before surgery).
Visit on Oct 31, 2026
Day 30 of the 90-day post-op period: related follow-up care is included in the surgical payment.
Pre-op dayGlobal period
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 50 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
30130 without 50 · national facility
$393.13
Turbinate excision, inferior turbinate
30130-50 · Bilateral: 150%
$589.70
Both sides on one line with modifier 50 are paid at 150% of the fee schedule amount (subject to multiple-procedure rules with other procedures).
30130 compared with similar codes
Compare codes · National
4 codes, side by side
How to choose
- 30140Turbinate reductionSubmucosal tissue reduction
- 30130 describes excision of turbinate tissue. 30140 describes submucous resection, a different technique for reducing the inferior turbinate.
- 30930Turbinate procedureTherapeutic inferior turbinate outfracture
- 30130 removes turbinate tissue; 30930 treats the turbinate by therapeutic fracture and repositioning.
- 30110Nasal polypectomySimple removal
- 30130 treats the inferior turbinate. 30110 removes nasal polyps, which are distinct tissue and a different target.
30130 billing questions
How is 30130 different from 30140?
30130 represents excision of inferior turbinate tissue. Use 30140 when the surgeon performs submucous resection rather than excising the turbinate.
Can 30130 be reported for both sides?
Yes. For bilateral excision, report modifier 50; CMS pays the bilateral procedure at 150%.
What documentation supports 30130?
The operative note should identify the inferior turbinate, the side or sides treated, and the tissue excised. It should also make clear that excision was performed rather than submucous resection or repositioning.
Does 30130 have a global period?
Yes. Its 90-day global period includes the day-before preoperative visit and 90 days of related postoperative care.
How does the multiple-procedure reduction affect 30130?
When it is performed with other procedures in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the others are subject to a 50% reduction.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported for 30130?
CMS does not pay an assistant at surgery for this procedure. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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