69424 Remove ventilating tube
Surgery
Global 0d
Also known as: tube removal, PE tube removal
Removal of ventilation tube from tympanum including simple extraction or removal with office procedure.
Clinical Context
Used for removal of ventilation tubes. Common indications include tubes that are ready for removal or tubes that need replacement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.83 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 3.90 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$130.26
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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