Tympanotomy

Surgical incision of the eardrum.

CPT code:

126

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Otolaryngology, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Tympanotomy is a surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the eardrum (tympanic membrane). This procedure may be necessary to address conditions like chronic ear infections or to place ear tubes for drainage and ventilation. Proper postoperative care is essential for a successful outcome.

Under what category does Tympanotomy fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Tympanotomy?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00126, tympanotomy, is a surgical procedure involving the creation of an incision in the eardrum (tympanic membrane). This procedure may be performed to address conditions like chronic ear infections, perforated eardrums, or to place ear tubes for drainage and ventilation.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00126 includes the patient's history of ear issues, indications for the procedure, surgical notes describing the tympanotomy, details of any ear tube placement, and post-operative findings. Visual or otoscopic documentation of the eardrum condition before and after the procedure may be required.