Wiki tympanoplasty w/mastoidectomy & mastoid obliteration

[jocoffey]

Hello,

Our code correct system says cpt code 69644 & cpt code 69670 are bundled. Our doctor wants to bill both procedures.

Does anyone know if these 2 codes can be billed together and is it appropriate to bill w/ modifier 59?

And also if not appropriate to bill both, why are they inclusive. Is there any material or articles on these 2?


Thanks, would appreciate any help.

 

[catprocode]

69644 vs 69670

69644 includes mastoidectomy, therefore; 69670 is bundled.

Coding Tips for cpt 69670 (removal of remaining mastoid disease after previous mastoidectomy)

This separate procedure by definition is usually a component of a more complex service and is not identified separately.

 

[jocoffey]

69644 vs 69670

69644 includes mastoidectomy, therefore; 69670 is bundled.

Coding Tips for cpt 69670 (removal of remaining mastoid disease after previous mastoidectomy)

This separate procedure by definition is usually a component of a more complex service and is not identified separately.

thank you Catherine for your help