69505 Remove mastoid structures
Also known as: subtotal petrosectomy, extended mastoidectomy, petrous apex disease removal
Subtotal petrosectomy or removal of mastoid structures including the entire air cell system and portions of the petrous bone for extensive disease control.
Clinical Context
Used for extensive cholesteatoma, petrous bone disease, recurrent cholesteatoma with canal wall reconstruction failure, or severe chronic otitis media with extensive bone destruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 19.07 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.87 |
| Total RVU | 33.78 |
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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