CPT® 69718, Under Other Procedures on the Middle Ear
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 69718 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Middle Ear.
Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.
Tabs
Summary
The provider removes and replaces a titanium screw previously placed in the temporal bone. He attaches the screw to a speech processor, or cochlear stimulator. The procedure includes a mastoidectomy. He replaces the implant due to problems with the existing device. He performs the procedure to enable the patient to hear certain sounds.
For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.
View any code changes for 2021 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.
Tabs
Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.
View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.
Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.
View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.
Looking back at conference in anticipation of whats to come. AAPCs national conference HEALTHCON was the topic of the AAPC Social Hour on Facebook Live April 14 at 11 a.m. MT 1 p.m. ET. Joining modera... [ Read More ]
No time to read all those wordy transmittals Heres news you can peruse in under 5 minutes. Catch up on the latest Medicare Part AB news communicated via Medicare Learning Network MLN articles on your ... [ Read More ]
The FDA grants emergency use authorization for athome overthecounter COVID19 tests. On March 5 2021 Cue Health received emergency use authorization EUA from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA f... [ Read More ]
Brush up on modifier 24 guidelines to ensure payment for postsurgical unrelated EM services. Standard postoperative care including related evaluation and management EM is not separately reportable but... [ Read More ]
Other claims system glitches fixed with one still waiting. The Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS continues to issue new rules to accommodate nopay Request for Anticipated Payments RAPs and... [ Read More ]
Good Morning,
Wondering how would you handle this situation. Patient fell while going down steps causing left foot pain, unable to bear weight. The patient went to urgent care had x-ray done showing n... [ Read More ]
are the questions on the practice exam , is exactly on the cpc cexam ? do i need to purchase the study guide ? I need tips on passing the exam... [ Read More ]
If MD orders 2 hearing tests with 2 different CPT codes, would this count as 2 points since each CPT code is uinque?
thank you my fellow coders.... [ Read More ]
My office is going to start implanting the SPACEOAR in the office (55874). The business office wants to bill separately for the hydrogel supply. I think it is included in 55874, but do not have any so... [ Read More ]
I work at a pediatric practice and just recently they have decided to change the charge amount for our CPT codes for Medicaid to the same amount we get reimbursed so we are not writing off much any mo... [ Read More ]
We have a NP who went on maternity leave before signing her office visit notes. We are being asked in this circumstance, can her normal supervising provider sign off? We are saying no. Are we corre... [ Read More ]
Hi all,
Looking for a CPT code for - Removal of foreign body in bone of hand - Surgeon wants to use 20680, but I do not think that is correct.
After Eshmarch exsanguination, the pneumo-tourniquet wa... [ Read More ]
I passed the CPC exam in the spring of 2020, and the only job I have been able to find is collections. There's not really in room for advancement at this time where I currently work, so I'm job huntin... [ Read More ]
I just start working in a pathology lab as medical biller and coder. The owner ask me to make a superbill in order to make a simple process in order get the correct codes. Where can I start?... [ Read More ]
I got this one incorrect on practicode and I was wondering if someone could help clarify.
I messed up on the modifiers. Please help!!! It’s number 193 on Molecule 3... [ Read More ]
Read a CPT® Assistant article by subscribing to Code Connect Today!
Search across Medicare Manuals, Transmittals, and more. For FREE Trial, register now!