69631 Repair eardrum structures
Also known as: ossiculoplasty, ossicular reconstruction, partial ossiculoplasty, PORP
Ossicular chain reconstruction using bone or cartilage autograft or allograft to restore continuity between stapes and tympanic membrane.
In Plain Language
repair of the tiny ear bones; reconstructing the hearing bone chain
Clinical Context
Used for ossicular discontinuity from cholesteatoma, chronic infection, trauma, or otosclerosis. Restores conductive hearing by bridging incus-stapes gap.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.80 |
| Total RVU | 9.80 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 9.80, this code ranks in the 58th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.2x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69631?
CPT 69631 (Repair eardrum structures) is a Surgery code. Ossicular chain reconstruction using bone or cartilage autograft or allograft to restore continuity between stapes and tympanic membrane.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69631?
The work RVU for CPT 69631 is 9.80. This code is primarily used by otolaryngology, surgical otology, neurotology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 69631 used?
Used for ossicular discontinuity from cholesteatoma, chronic infection, trauma, or otosclerosis. Restores conductive hearing by bridging incus-stapes gap.
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