69530 Extensive mastoid surgery
Also known as: radical mastoidectomy, canal wall down with reconstruction, intact canal wall surgery
Radical mastoidectomy with canal wall down approach, often with ossicular reconstruction to provide disease control while attempting to preserve hearing function.
Clinical Context
Used for advanced cholesteatoma, revision cases, or patients with high recurrence risk. Removes disease while attempting to maintain ossicular function or using ossicular prostheses for hearing restoration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.87 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 22.67 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.04 |
| Total RVU | 45.58 |
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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