69970 Remove inner ear lesion
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 RVU | 31.60 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 18.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.61 |
| Total RVU | 55.16 |
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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