Why This Topic Matters

These procedures can be coded differently depending on the operative setting and related anatomic considerations, so understanding the article helps readers identify which section of the CPT auditory system guidance is being addressed.

Article Sections

1. Overview

   Introduces the two CPT osseointegrated skull implant replacement codes and the general comparison topic addressed by the article.

2. CPT 2023 revision context

   Summarizes the broader coding update discussed in connection with transcutaneous passive implant procedures and related auditory system guidance.

3. Surgery Auditory System

   Presents the CPT auditory system section context in which the discussed implant replacement codes appear.

4. Clinical Example (69717) and Description of Procedure

   Provides a related example and procedure narrative for a neighboring code included in the article’s coding context.

5. Clinical Example (69719) and Description of Procedure

   Provides an example and procedural narrative associated with one of the two main codes discussed in the article.

6. Clinical Vignette (69730) and Description of Procedure

   Provides a vignette and procedural narrative associated with the other main code discussed in the article.