69210 Remove impacted ear wax uni
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: cerumen impaction removal, earwax extraction
Removal of impacted cerumen from external auditory canal using manual extraction or irrigation technique.
Clinical Context
Used for cerumen impaction. Common indications include hearing loss from earwax blockage or discomfort from impaction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.77 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.07 |
| Total RVU | 1.43 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$47.76
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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