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69930 Implant cochlear device

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: cochlear implant, cochlear implantation, CI implant

Implantation of a cochlear prosthesis (cochlear implant) to provide electric stimulation of the cochlear nerve for hearing restoration.

Clinical Context

Used for severe-to-profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss unresponsive to amplification, post-lingual or prelingual deafness.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU17.29
Practice Expense RVU11.90
Malpractice RVU2.54
Total RVU31.73

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,059.78

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

Specialties

neurotologyotolaryngology

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