You Be the Coder:
Know Tympanostomy Includes Myringotomy, Cerumen Removal
Published on Tue Jan 10, 2023
Question: Prior to performing tympanostomy tube placement, the provider performed a cerumen removal service and myringotomy on the same ear. Can I bill out all three procedures? New York Subscriber Answer: Actually, you should only bill out with one code, 69436 (Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia) or 69433 (Tympanostomy … local or topical anesthesia), depending on the [...]