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Hey everyone! I just came back from a meeting where I learned that I maybe should be coding 69990 (surgical microscope) in addition to 69436 (myringotomy). My doc does use the microscope and does document that in his op report. I know Medicare has this listed in their NCCI edits, but in the CPT book, 69990 is allowed to be charged with 69436. I am really not sure about this. Any advice? Anybody doing this and getting paid?
 
No, do not bill with 69436

1999 CPT ASST

Issue: October

Pages: 10

Title: Auditory System, Surgery, 69990 (Q&A)

Body: Coding Consultation

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If my otolaryngologist uses an operating microscope while performing any surgical procedure in the auditory system section (CPT codes 69000-69979), would it be appropriate to report code 69990 along with the auditory system surgical procedure(s)?

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From a CPT coding perspective, code 69990, Use of operating microscope (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure), may be reported when a surgical microscope is used to perform the techniques of microsurgery, and the use of the operating microscope is not listed as an inclusive component of the surgical procedure
 
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