69209 Remove impacted ear wax uni
Also known as: unilateral cerumen removal, one ear cerumen removal
Removal of impacted cerumen (earwax) from unilateral external auditory canal using standard technique.
In Plain Language
removing earwax from one ear; unilateral cerumen impaction treatment
Clinical Context
Used for unilateral cerumen impaction. Common indications include impacted earwax in one ear.
RVU Information
CPT 69209 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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. 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 69209?
CPT 69209 (Remove impacted ear wax uni) is a Surgery code. Removal of impacted cerumen (earwax) from unilateral external auditory canal using standard technique.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69209?
The work RVU for CPT 69209 is 0.00. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology.
When is CPT 69209 used?
Used for unilateral cerumen impaction. Common indications include impacted earwax in one ear.
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