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.
In Plain Language
cutting the inner ear nerve with complex surgery
Clinical Context
Used for complex vestibular nerve injury, malignancy, or when additional skull base procedures required.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 26.94 |
| Total RVU | 26.94 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 26.94, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Surgery codes — 3.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 69950?
CPT 69950 (Incise inner ear nerve) is a Surgery code. Surgical transection or division of the vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) with extended dissection or complex reconstruction.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 69950?
The work RVU for CPT 69950 is 26.94. This code is primarily used by neurotology, skull base surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 69950 used?
Used for complex vestibular nerve injury, malignancy, or when additional skull base procedures required.
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