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CPT 30117 served as a surrogate for PNN ablation and nasal valve repair using radiofrequency ablation. Annual service counts, beneficiaries, Medicare payments, total spending, provider\u2010level adoption, geographic distribution, and early adopter patterns were analyzed. Linear regression evaluated trends over time (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u2009.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From 2017 to 2023, CPT 30117 services rose from 1009 to 11,409 (compound annual growth rate [CAGR] 49.8%), 30140 increased from 3218 to 5792 (CAGR 10.3%), 31295 slightly declined (10,3120\u2009\u2192\u20099180; CAGR \u22121.9%), and 30802 declined from 1353 to 863 (CAGR \u20137.2%). Spending grew sharply for 30117 ($0.41M \u2192 $5.08M; +1139%) and 31295 ($12.36M \u2192 $15.4M; +25%), modestly for 30140 ($0.89M \u2192 $1.05M; +18%), and declined for 30802 ($0.19M \u2192 $0.10M; \u201347%). Texas, Florida, and Arizona had concentrated utilization.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In\u2010office use of CPT 30117 has grown rapidly, outpacing other nasal procedures, reflecting the adoption of new PNN ablation and nasal airway remodeling devices. 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