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CPT 69020 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

I & D Exter.Auditory Canal,Abscess
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

20 - Urgent Care Facility

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 69020 by major payers:

bcbs

$289.31

uhc

$291.52

aetna

$303.53

cigna

$383.98

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For billing codeCPT 69020
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United
69020$343.001437232758 - SHADY GROVE REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE CENTER PC, SGFC SURGERY CENTER208131466MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$889.001457891426 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SPINE AND JOINT SURGERY911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$1139.001609400290 - ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC844818321 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL TEXAS SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$400.001154352847 - ATLANTA SURGERY CENTERS, ATLANTA SURGERY CENTERS270318863GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$587.001114980166 - NEW PORT RICHEY SURGERY CENTER LTD592907068 - (FL) NEW PORT RICHEY SURGERY CENTER LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$550.001285083477 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN810948119 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAINGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$1026.001700502150 - MOUNT PLEASANT OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC883714959 - (SC) MOUNT PLEASANT OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$1005.001952364499 - DENTON REGIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P., MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/DENTON200270605 - (TX) DENTON REGIONAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$468.001508869645 - FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC, LP, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER912127626 - (CA) FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$309.001578679726 - SURGEYECARE, INC., SURGEYECARE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP752184300TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$749.001174010011 - DTC SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OCC SURGERY CENTER AT INVERNESS825181311 - (CO) DTC SURGERY CENTER LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$1346.001720543481 - SURGICAL SUITES OF COASTAL VIRGINIA, LLC833205375 - (VA) SURGICAL SUITES OF COASTAL VIRGINIA LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$2350.001598096802 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER MEMORIAL CITY LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL VILLAGE SURGERY CENTER264276930TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$1158.001245711803 - SURGCENTER CLEARWATER, LLC, SURGCENTER DUNEDIN823682684 - (FL) SURGCENTER CLEARWATER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
69020$466.001124091897 - PADUCAH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, THE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF PADUCAH943428567 - (KY) PADUCAH OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLCKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 69020 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System Codes

The CPT 69020 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 69020 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
69000-CPTModerateDrain Exter.Ear,Abscss/Hematma;Smpl
69005-CPTModerateDrain Ear Abscess/Hematoma Complex
69020-CPTModerateI & D Exter.Auditory Canal,Abscess
69100-CPTLowBiopsy External Ear

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 69020. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 69020 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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