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CPT Knowledgebase - Sep 24, 2014
Is it appropriate to report code 69310, Reconstruction of external auditory canal (meatoplasty) (eg, for stenosis due to injury, infection) (separate procedure), for an incisional procedure to treat severe narrowing of the ear canal that includes soft tissue undermining the stenosis and gauze packing to stent the ear canal widely? The procedure report does not specifically state reconstruction. Should a reduced service modifier be used?
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