Ear Examination

Medical examination of the ear.

CPT code:

124

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Otolaryngology, Anesthesia

Type:

Evaluation & Management

An ear examination under this CPT code typically involves a thorough assessment of the ear, including visual inspection, otoscopy, and, if necessary, audiometry. It is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate ear health, identify issues like infections or blockages, and determine appropriate treatment.

Under what category does Ear Examination fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Ear Examination?

Per Visit

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00124 represents a medical examination of the ear. It involves a thorough assessment of ear health, including visual inspection, otoscopy, and, if necessary, audiometry. This diagnostic procedure is used to evaluate ear health, identify issues like infections or blockages, and determine appropriate treatment.

Documentation

Documentation for 00124 should include a description of the patient's ear complaints, findings from the ear examination, results of any tests performed (e.g., audiometry), and a diagnosis if applicable. Images or illustrations may be included to document any abnormalities observed during the examination.