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69540 Excision aural polyp

Surgery Global 10d

Also known as: polyp removal, aural polyp excision, external auditory canal polyp removal

Excision of aural or external auditory canal polyps, which are benign growths arising from the external auditory canal or middle ear.

Clinical Context

Used for symptomatic aural polyps causing drainage, otalgia, hearing loss, or mass sensation. Benign lesions but may obstruct canal or middle ear.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.22
Practice Expense RVU4.89
Malpractice RVU0.18
Total RVU6.29

Est. Medicare Payment

$210.09

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

otolaryngologysurgical otology

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.