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Dr. Tin performed a diagnostic internal evaluation of the nose using a rigid fiberoptic endoscope. The endoscope was placed in the nose, and an inspection of the internal nasal structures was completed. Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for this procedure. Step 1: In the index, locate main term nasal sinuses, and under that locate sub term endoscopy, and under that locate sub term diagnostic. Step 2: Review the description of each code listed and re-review the case to determine the code that is accurate to the documentation provided in the case above.