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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Remove Ear Canal Growth, Surgery To Remove A Noncancerous Bony Growth In The External Ear Canal (Passageway From Outer Ear To Eardrum).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 69140 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 69140 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 69140 by major payers:
$1,196.72
$1,119.29
$1,183.96
$1,453.21
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CPT 69140
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Spring Hill Surgery Center, LLC
Spring Hill Surgery Center LLC
$5,274.00Published rateWindsor Mill Surgery Center, LLC
Windsor Mill Surgery Center LLC
$2,307.00Published rateWichita Urology Surgery Center,LLC
Wichita Urology Surgery Centerllc
$1,377.00Published rateAmbulatory Surgery Center LLC, The Center For Same Day Surgery
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$730.00Published rateEndoscopy Center Of Toms River, LLC
Endoscopy Center Of Toms River LLC
$529.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 69140 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System Codes
The CPT 69140 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 69140 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 69100-CPT | Low | Biopsy External Ear |
| 69120-CPT | Moderate | Amputation Auricle Complete |
| 69140-CPT | High | Remove Ear Canal Growth, Surgery To Remove A Noncancerous Bony Growth In The External Ear Canal (Passageway From Outer Ear To Eardrum). |
| 69145-CPT | Moderate | Remove Ear Canal Lesion, Surgery To Remove Abnormal Tissue (Lesion) From The External Ear Canal (Passageway From Outer Ear To Eardrum). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 69140. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 69140 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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