Removal of impacted cerumen is represented by the following two CPT codes:
- 69209 - Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
- 69210 - Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
- Irrigation/Lavage:
Payers typically will not cover simple, non-impacted earwax removal. This work is included in E/M services and should not be reported separately with E/M services when performed. If impacted earwax is removed by irrigation or lavage only, use CPT 69209. CPT 69210 should NOT be reported for lavage.
Requirements for reporting cerumen removal: