What is the procedure code for tympanoplasty?
69645
CPT code 69645 Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction includes tympanoplasty with a radical or complete mastoidectomy.
Does 69631 include graft?
The March 2007 CPT Assistant indicated that code 69631 includes the work of harvesting the graft material. Therefore, code 69631 should be reported regardless of whether the graft was harvested through the same incision or a separate incision.
What is CC modifier?
Procedure codes reported with modifier CC indicate that a corrected claim has beensubmitted, usually in response to a previously rejected claim. [This modifier is used when the submitted procedure code is changed either for administrative reasons or because an incorrect code was filed.]
What is Meatoplasty CPT?
69310. Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (e.g., for stenosis due to injury, infection)
Does CPT 69990 need a modifier?
Code 69990 should be reported (without modifier 51) in addition to the code for the primary procedure performed. DO NOT use 69990 for visualization with magnifying loupes or corrected vision.
What is a Tragal Perichondrial graft?
Tragal perichondrial graft is an effective grafting material used for tympanoplasty due to its possessing qualities. There was statistically significant change in pre and post operative air-bone gap on pure tone audiometry, with statistically significant subjective hearing improvement.
What is the difference between CPT code 69433 and 69436?
Mutually exclusive procedures. For example, CPT codes 69433 and 6 436 describe different types of tympanostomy requiring insertion of ventilating tube. CPT ode 69433 describes the procedure performed with local or topical ane thesia, and CPT code 69436 describes the procedure performed with general anesthesia.
When to use Lt or RT in CPT code?
The site specific modifiers ‘LT’ (Left side) or ‘RT’ (Right side) may be used on appropriate CPT codes only when services are performed on either the right OR the left side. Providers should not use the ‘LT’ and ‘RT’ modifier on the same procedure code instead of the -50 modifier.
What are the modifiers of the HCPCS code?
For Medicare purposes, modifiers are two-digit codes that may consist of alpha and/or numeric characters, which may be appended to Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes to provide additional information needed to process a claim.
Is there CCI edit in CPT 69145?
I would also include CPT 69145 – Excision soft tissue lesion, EAC for the removal of the cholesteatoma, it is a separate procedure and there are no CCI edits between 69145 and 69633, consider Modifier 59 or XU with 69145.