69745 Repair facial nerve
Also known as: facial nerve repair with graft, facial nerve repair ossicular, comprehensive facial repair
Surgical repair of facial nerve injury including facial nerve grafting or anastomosis with or without decompression and ossicular reconstruction.
In Plain Language
facial nerve repair with multiple approaches
Clinical Context
Used for complex facial nerve injuries with ossicular involvement or requiring comprehensive reconstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.59 |
| Total RVU | 16.59 |
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 16.59, this code ranks in the 76th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69745?
CPT 69745 (Repair facial nerve) is a Surgery code. Surgical repair of facial nerve injury including facial nerve grafting or anastomosis with or without decompression and ossicular reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69745?
The work RVU for CPT 69745 is 16.59. This code is primarily used by neurotology, otolaryngology, skull base surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 69745 used?
Used for complex facial nerve injuries with ossicular involvement or requiring comprehensive reconstruction.
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