March 15, 2018

Question:
What is the code for removal of a tympanostomy tube when it was placed by another physician?  I can’t seem to find it in the CPT book anymore.

Answer:
Oh my goodness – that code describe was revised in 2003!  CPT 69424 now states: Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia.  If the tube is removed under local, or no, anesthesia then it is included in your E/M service and not separately coded.

Please come quickly to an upcoming KZA coding course! Here are the dates and locations.  

*This response is based on the best information available as of 03/15/18.