What Is the Difference Between Anterior Nasal Packing Versus Posterior

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between anterior nasal packing versus posterior nasal packing procedure codes?

A) None, they are the same codes
B) Posterior packing is done in the larynx, whereas anterior packing is done at the back of the throat
C) There are no nasal packing procedure codes in the CPT manual
D) Anterior packing is applied pressure and gauze and posterior packing is the insertion of a balloon into the back of the nasal cavity