Wiki Tube Removal

[BABS37]

Is there a CPT for Tube Removal under local anesthesia in the office and not the hospital by chance or is it simply an unlisted code? Nothing else will be done...

 

[mkmgt001]

Are you referring to the removal of ventilating tubes/tympanostomy tubes? If so, I was looking at CPT 69200 in EncoderPro & I found the following note:

Code 69200 should not be reported for removal of tubes. The removal of ventilating tubes is included in the charge for insertion, regardless of how long afterwards removal occurs.

Hope this helps!
Mary K, CPC

 

[Candice_Fenildo]

If the physician removes PE tubes in the office, he or she should use an appropriate E/M CPT code.

https://www.entnet.org/content/cpt-ent-tympanostomy-pe-tube-removal


Have a GREAT Day

 

[BABS37]

Thank you! Yes, it has been well over a year since the tubes were inserted. That was my next question- can we charge an E/M so thank you both for your guidance!!!