69725 Release facial nerve
Also known as: facial nerve repair, facial nerve anastomosis, nerve repair reconstruction
Surgical repair of traumatic facial nerve injury or complete disruption of the facial nerve with complex reconstruction.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of the facial nerve
Clinical Context
Used for complete transection, major injury, or long-standing paralysis with significant loss of function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.95 |
| Total RVU | 26.95 |
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 26.95, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Surgery codes — 3.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69725?
CPT 69725 (Release facial nerve) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of traumatic facial nerve injury or complete disruption of the facial nerve with complex reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69725?
The work RVU for CPT 69725 is 26.95. This code is primarily used by neurotology, skull base surgery, otolaryngology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 69725 used?
Used for complete transection, major injury, or long-standing paralysis with significant loss of function.
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