Jan 1, 2000 · Question: How would you code an excision of an infected preauricular cyst or sinus? Code 69700 (closure postauricular fistula, mastoid [separate procedure]) is only for a postauricular. …

Dec 19, 2010 · A postauricular flap was then elevated 2 cm x 4 cm and the flap was rotated in the position to cover the exposed cartilage graft. The donor site was closed directly by advancing the …

Sep 18, 2014 · "The postauricular area was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion, and a small sub-centimeter incision was made, and some murky fluid was present and expressed. It was …

Oct 14, 2015 · Would you consider "postauricular" and "preauricular" skin of the ear? Or would you believe it is referring to the skin 'behind' the ear (scalp?) and skin 'in front of' ear (face?)

Aug 18, 2009 · The ENT doc dictated he excised a postauricular skin lesion. Would an excision of this area be considered an 11440 code (ear) or an 11420 code (scalp)...

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 69552 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Middle Ear.

Oct 20, 2010 · Would I code this as an excision-tumor? ?69552 postauricular site 2 cm lesion Excisional biopsy of right postauricular mass An incision was made and the skin flaps were elevated and this …

Summary This procedure is the exploration of the middle ear via a postauricular or ear canal incision. For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info start codify free trial.

Aug 9, 2012 · Scenario: Longitudinal incision measuring 2 cm made and carried down through the subq tissues in the pre-auricular region. Temporal branches of the facial nerve were directly over the …

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 69643 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the Middle Ear.