69950 Incise inner ear nerve
Also known as: extended vestibular nerve section, CN VIII transection complex, nerve section with reconstruction
Surgical transection or division of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) with extended dissection or complex reconstruction.
Clinical Context
Used for complex vestibular nerve injury, malignancy, or when additional skull base procedures required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.94 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 14.37 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.93 |
| Total RVU | 45.24 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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