Case Studies—Auditory Operative Reports
Abstract from Documentation:
a. Refer to Basic CPT/HCPCS for guidelines pertaining to myringotomy for insertion of tubes. What coding guidance is provided in the textbook for this procedure?
b. Time to Code:
a. Select code from tympanostomy range.
b. Index:
Tympanostomy, General Anesthesia
Code(s):
69436-50 Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
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