Surgery: Auditory System (Q&A) (May 2012)

May 2012 page 14c Surgery: Auditory System Question: How would debridement of the tympanic membrane be reported when bilateral chronic serous otitis media with left tympanic membrane pars flaccida retraction pocket is performed? Would an unlisted CPT code be reported? Answer: No. Code 69436, Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia, should be reported with modifier 50, Bilateral procedure, appended. Cleaning debris from the lateral drum, including a pars flaccida retraction pocket, is inclusive to the tube placement code; this was performed on both sides as indicated by the modifier. No other code should be reported for the...

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This premium Q&A article from CPT Assistant discusses an auditory system surgery coding scenario from May 2012. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who work with otologic procedures and need to understand the general coding context presented in the article, including the procedure type, the coding source, and the reporting considerations discussed in the answer. The article centers on CPT-based guidance and a bilateral procedure modifier in the context of a tympanic membrane-related service.

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Auditory system procedures can involve overlapping services and reporting decisions that affect claim accuracy. This article helps readers understand the coding context for a specific bilateral ear procedure scenario without relying on an unlisted code.

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  1. May 2012 page 14c

    A brief Q&A presentation from a CPT Assistant page covering an auditory system surgical coding scenario. The section focuses on reporting considerations for a specific ear-related service and the CPT framework discussed in the answer.

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  • How an auditory system surgical question is framed in a CPT Assistant Q&A format
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  • Medical coders
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  • Compliance professionals
  • Otolaryngology practice staff

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