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Remove This Code From Your PE Tube Removal Claims

Published on Wed Jul 30, 2025

Question: I am trying to find the correct way to code removal of tympanostomy (PE) tubes. The only code I can find is 69424, but that code references using anesthesia, which our otolaryngologist did not do. What should I do? Connecticut Subscriber Answer: You are correct in saying you would only use 69424 (Ventilating tube removal requiring general anesthesia) in [...]
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