Otolaryngology Coding Alert

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Be Cognizant of Rules Surrounding E/M Visits, 69210

Question: Can I bill for 69210 with an evaluation and management (E/M) visit if the physician removes non-impacted cerumen (earwax) via lavage and proceeds to apply softening drops? Illinois Subscriber Answer: If a patient presents for an office visit and the provider subsequently removes non-impacted cerumen, you should not bill out for 69210 (Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral) in addition to [...]
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