69090 Ear piercing
Also known as: ear piercing, auricular piercing
Ear piercing procedure using piercing gun or sterile needle technique for creation of ear piercing.
In Plain Language
making hole in ear for earring; ear piercing procedure
Clinical Context
Used for cosmetic ear piercing. This is typically a non-reimbursable cosmetic procedure in most insurance plans.
RVU Information
CPT 69090 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Surgery category, 3% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69090?
CPT 69090 (Ear piercing) is a Surgery code. Ear piercing procedure using piercing gun or sterile needle technique for creation of ear piercing.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69090?
The work RVU for CPT 69090 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology.
When is CPT 69090 used?
Used for cosmetic ear piercing. This is typically a non-reimbursable cosmetic procedure in most insurance plans.
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