Surgery: Auditory System (Q&A) (September 2013)

September 2013 page 18 Surgery: Auditory System Question: The patient presents with a perforated tympanic membrane. To repair the perforation the physician performs a tympanoplasty type procedure and uses a small intestinal submucosa (SIS) Biodesign® graft that was positioned medial to the perforation with the trailing tail medial to the tympanomeatal flap within the canal. The middle ear space was packed to allow for medial support, and the tympanomeatal flap was repositioned into its anatomic location. The procedure was completed similar to other tympanoplasty procedures. What CPT code(s) should be reported for the tympanoplasty using the SIS-based graft? Answer:...

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Article Overview

This September 2013 CPT Assistant Q&A discusses coding for an auditory system surgical repair involving tympanoplasty and use of a particular graft material. It is relevant for coders, auditors, and clinical documentation specialists who work with ear surgery claims and CPT reporting guidance. The article focuses on how the procedure is characterized, whether any additional coding is indicated for the graft material, and the general reporting context for tympanoplasty cases.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate CPT reporting for ear surgery depends on understanding when a graft material is part of the primary procedure versus separately reportable. This article helps readers recognize the documentation context for tympanoplasty cases involving a specific implant or graft product.

What You Will Learn

  • How this CPT Assistant Q&A frames a tympanoplasty reporting scenario
  • The role of graft material in an auditory system surgical repair discussion
  • What general documentation context is considered in this type of coding question
  • How the article situates the question within CPT-based surgical reporting

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Clinical documentation improvement specialists
  • ENT practice staff

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