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69209 Remove impacted ear wax uni

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: unilateral cerumen removal, one ear cerumen removal

Removal of impacted cerumen (earwax) from unilateral external auditory canal using standard technique.

Clinical Context

Used for unilateral cerumen impaction. Common indications include impacted earwax in one ear.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.50
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$17.03

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Otolaryngology

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