What Is Procedure Code 69209

New in 2016 is CPT code 69209 Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral which may be used to report use of lavage or irrigation and represents practice expense only.

What is the difference between CPT code 69209 and 69210?

Code 69210 captures the direct method of impacted earwax removal using curettes, hooks, forceps, and suction. … CPT® 69209 Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral reports removal of impacted cerumen (earwax) by irrigation and/or lavage.

How do you bill a CPT 69209 bilateral?

This code is included in the surgical section of CPT and correct coding requires that this be reported with modifier -50 for a bilateral procedure. In fact, there is a specific parenthetical note that states “For bilateral procedure, report 69209 with modifier -50”.