April 19, 2018

Question:
If a collar button tube is placed AFTER the 69801 transtympanic injection to keep the hole open for future injections, can I also report 69433 (insertion of tympanostomy tube under local anesthesia)?

Answer:
No, CPT clearly states that any myringotomy or tympanostomy tube placement at the time 69801 is performed is not separately reported.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 04/19/18.