Wiki BAHA Help-Removal of BAHA Abutment

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Desperate for help to find a procedure code for the
removal of BAHA abutment and cannot locate one in the CPT.
Please advise.

 

[jackjones62]

First, I had to research BAHA abutment....in doing so, I came across this website that I think you will find very helpful....Good luck, we do not do cochlear implants so I am in unfamiliar territory, but like I said, this website seems very informative regarding coding for your situation.

Jennifer
CT ENT

http://professionals.cochlearameric.../reimbursement-and-billing/baha-billing-codes

 

[marivic415]

Jennifer is right. We use cochlear america for our cochlear implant services, and I usually code removal of the abutment w/ 69399. The amount would depend on the physician's time and effort. The doctor and I would usually discuss how long the procedure takes and what he thinks comparable wRVU is for this procedure.

I hope this solves your coding problem.