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Office or other outpatient visit
Evaluation and management of an established patient...
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This code is for use in medical billing and coding.
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This code is part of the section of CPT codes.
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...
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This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.
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codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.
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RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.
Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
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Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.
Detail About CPT 69433
Related Codes Table
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 69436 | Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), local anesthesia |
| 69420 | Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), office procedure |
| 69424 | Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), with myringotomy, unilateral |
| 69433-50 | Bilateral procedure |
Commonly Billed With
CPT code 69433 is commonly billed with CPT code 99100 for general anesthesia services.
Clinical Scenarios
Tympanostomy Procedure with Ventilating Tube Insertion
A 5-year-old child with recurrent ear infections undergoes tympanostomy with insertion of a ventilating tube under general anesthesia.
Bilateral Tympanostomy Procedures
A 40-year-old patient with chronic otitis media requires bilateral tympanostomy procedures with ventilating tube insertions.
Revision Tympanostomy Procedure
A 7-year-old child who had previous tympanostomy procedures now needs a revision surgery due to persistent middle ear effusion.
FAQs
Is general anesthesia always required for CPT code 69433?
General anesthesia is not always required; local anesthesia or office-based procedures are also options depending on the patient's condition.
Can CPT code 69433 be reported bilaterally?
Yes, you can report CPT code 69433 with modifier -50 for bilateral procedures when both ears require tympanostomy with ventilating tube insertion.
What is the typical age range for patients undergoing CPT code 69433?
Patients of various ages may undergo tympanostomy procedures, but it is more common in children experiencing recurrent ear infections.
Are there any specific documentation requirements for billing CPT code 69433?
Documentation should include the medical necessity for the procedure, details of the surgical approach, and indication for the ventilating tube insertion.
How often can CPT code 69433 be billed for the same patient?
The frequency of tympanostomy procedures with ventilating tube insertions is determined by medical necessity and the patient's condition; multiple procedures may be performed if clinically justified.
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