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69200 vs 69210

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Knm5800

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I know this topic has been discussed numerous times. I have been trying to find something in writing that states 69200 is NOT for ear wax removal.

The pediatrician I bill for insists on calling ear wax a "foreign body" and billing 69200. The note will state foreign body, without describing the foreign body.

Any help with this one?
 
CPT 69200 is for a foreign body removal. Clearly WAX is not a foreign body. I have the 2014 ENT/Pulmonology Coding Companion that specifically says under 69200- For cerumen see 69210.

I will try to upload the page here. If not send me your email address and I will email it to you.
 
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