69436 Create eardrum opening
Also known as: operative tube insertion, tympanostomy under anesthesia, tympanostomy tube insertion, ear tubes, PE tubes
Creation of opening in tympanum for drainage with ventilation tube or grommet insertion under operative conditions.
Clinical Context
Used for tympanoplasty with tube insertion under operative conditions. Common indications include otitis media with effusion requiring operative intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.96 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.28 |
| Total RVU | 4.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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