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69905 Remove inner ear

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: labyrinthectomy, inner ear removal, translabyrinthine approach

Surgical removal of the inner ear (labyrinth) through a translabyrinthine or transtympanic approach to treat inner ear disease.

Clinical Context

Used for intractable vertigo from Meniere's disease, vestibular schwannoma access, or suppurative labyrinthitis.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU10.98
Practice Expense RVU11.92
Malpractice RVU1.61
Total RVU24.51

Est. Medicare Payment

$818.63

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

neurotologyskull base surgeryotolaryngology

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