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Report E/M Code for Ear Wick

Published on Tue Jul 20, 2004

Question: Which code should we report for an ear wick? Oklahoma Subscriber Answer: Ear-wick insertion and removal does not warrant additional reporting beyond an evaluation and management code. If the physician performed only the insertion but no other procedure, then the E/M service includes the work. CPT considers the insertion included in the E/M service, not otherwise reportable.
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