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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.
Eardrum And Middle Ear Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Bone Behind The Ear (Mastoid Bone) And Reconstruct The Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane). The Procedure May Involve Reconstructing The Chain Of Middle Ear Bones That Transmit Sound (Ossicular Chain).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 69646 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 69646 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 69646 by major payers:
$2,138.67
$1,992.13
$2,138.82
$2,544.10
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CPT 69646
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Stonesprings Surgicenter, LLC
Stonesprings Surgicenter LLC
$7,012.00Published rateLandmark Surgical Suites, LLC
Landmark Surgical Suites LLC
$4,652.00Published rateAesthetic Associates Inc., P.S, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Aesthetic Associates Inc Ps
$3,160.00Published rateLynn Eye Surgery Center, LLC, Lynn Eye Surgery Center
Lynn Eye Surgery Center LLC
$1,679.00Published rateSally K Balin Ambulatory Surgical Center Inc
Sally K Balin Ambulatory Surgical Center Inc.
$550.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 69646 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Auditory System Codes
The CPT 69646 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 69646 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 69631-CPT | High | Tympanoplasty Without Mastoide, Tympanoplasty Without Mastoidectomy (Including Canalplasty Atticotomy Andor Middle Ear Surgery) Initial Or Revision Without Ossicular Chain Reconstruction |
| 69641-CPT | High | Eardrum And Middle Ear Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Bone Behind The Ear (Mastoid Bone) And Reconstruct The Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane). The Procedure May Involve Reconstructing The Chain Of Middle Ear Bones That Transmit Sound (Ossicular Chain). |
| 69645-CPT | High | Eardrum And Middle Ear Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Bone Behind The Ear (Mastoid Bone) And Reconstruct The Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane). The Procedure May Involve Reconstructing The Chain Of Middle Ear Bones That Transmit Sound (Ossicular Chain). |
| 69646-CPT | High | Eardrum And Middle Ear Surgery, Surgery To Remove The Bone Behind The Ear (Mastoid Bone) And Reconstruct The Eardrum (Tympanic Membrane). The Procedure May Involve Reconstructing The Chain Of Middle Ear Bones That Transmit Sound (Ossicular Chain). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 69646. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 69646 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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