Tonsillectomy and Adenoid Removal (Age 12 and Older)
HCPCS 42821
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; age 12 or over
AI EXPLANATION: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is an outpatient surgical procedure to remove both the tonsils and the adenoids in individuals aged 12 and older. Tonsils are oval-shaped pads of tissue located at the back of the throat, while adenoids sit higher up behind the nose and the roof of the mouth. A surgeon removes both sets of tissue through the mouth while the patient is asleep under general anesthesia, typically to treat recurrent throat infections or breathing obstructions.
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