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 RVU | 17.29 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 11.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.54 |
| Total RVU | 31.73 |
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
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