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Sep 3rd, 2013 - Jenniferg

Otolaryngology

What CPT® code can I use for Otomicroscopy with cerumen removal?

Sep 3rd, 2013 - nmaguire   2,606 

re: Otolaryngology

69210 may be payable when the conditions defining impaction are met and the otolaryngologist or primary care physician removes the cerumen using an otoscope and wax curettes, forceps and/or suction. Medical Necessity includes:
Visual considerations: Cerumen impairs exam of clinically significant portions of the external auditory canal, tympanic membrane or middle ear condition.
Qualitative considerations: Extremely hard, dry, irritative cerumen causing symptoms such as pain, itching, hearing loss, etc.
Inflammatory considerations: Associated with foul odor, infection or dermatitis.
Quantitative considerations: Obstructive, copious cerumen that cannot be removed without magnification and multiple instrumentations requiring physician skills.

Sep 4th, 2013 - jenniferg

re: Otolaryngology

Thank you. This has been extremely helpful.



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