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 RVU | 10.98 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.92 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.61 |
| Total RVU | 24.51 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$818.63
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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