69660 Revise middle ear bone
Also known as: stapes revision surgery, prosthesis revision, stapedectomy revision
Revision of middle ear bone (stapes) surgery to address prosthesis displacement, extrusion, or recurrent fixation after previous stapes replacement.
In Plain Language
redo stapes surgery
Clinical Context
Used for stapes prosthesis displacement, migration, extrusion, or conductive hearing loss recurrence after initial stapes surgery.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.73 |
| Total RVU | 11.73 |
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 11.73, this code ranks in the 64th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69660?
CPT 69660 (Revise middle ear bone) is a Surgery code. Revision of middle ear bone (stapes) surgery to address prosthesis displacement, extrusion, or recurrent fixation after previous stapes replacement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69660?
The work RVU for CPT 69660 is 11.73. This code is primarily used by otolaryngology, otosclerosis surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 69660 used?
Used for stapes prosthesis displacement, migration, extrusion, or conductive hearing loss recurrence after initial stapes surgery.
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