69636 Rebuild eardrum structures
Also known as: ossiculoplasty revision, prosthesis revision, ossicular replacement revision, tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy
Ossicular chain reconstruction with revision or replacement of previous ossicular prosthesis or autograft due to extrusion or displacement.
In Plain Language
fixing or replacing previous ear bone repair
Clinical Context
Used for prosthesis extrusion, migration, infection, or autograft resorption following initial ossiculoplasty. Requires removal of failed prosthesis and replacement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.04 |
| Total RVU | 15.04 |
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 15.04, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69636?
CPT 69636 (Rebuild eardrum structures) is a Surgery code. Ossicular chain reconstruction with revision or replacement of previous ossicular prosthesis or autograft due to extrusion or displacement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69636?
The work RVU for CPT 69636 is 15.04. This code is primarily used by otolaryngology, surgical otology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 69636 used?
Used for prosthesis extrusion, migration, infection, or autograft resorption following initial ossiculoplasty. Requires removal of failed prosthesis and replacement.
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