69643 Revise middle ear & mastoid
Also known as: revision canal wall down, revision modified radical, revision CWD
Revision of middle ear and mastoid with modified radical approach, converting canal wall up to canal wall down due to recurrent disease or failed reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used when canal wall up revision fails or disease recurrence high-risk. Requires canal wall removal to control cholesteatoma.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.20 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 15.09 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.27 |
| Total RVU | 32.56 |
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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