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69970 Remove inner ear lesion

Surgery Global 90d

Also known as: labyrinthine lesion removal, inner ear tumor removal, labyrinth pathology excision

Surgical removal of inner ear lesion (tumor, cholesteatoma, or other pathology) from the labyrinth via translabyrinthine or other approach.

Clinical Context

Used for vestibular schwannoma, hemangioma, cholesteatoma of labyrinth, or labyrinthine involvement of malignancy.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU31.60
Practice Expense RVU18.95
Malpractice RVU4.61
Total RVU55.16

Est. Medicare Payment

$1,842.34

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

Specialties

neurotologyskull base surgery

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