tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2024 Issue Q2

Case Study Corner: Listen Up for Cerumen Removal Advice

Do you know what instruments the physician might use? When a patient reports to the ED for cerumen (earwax) removal, there are a number of methods the provider might use in order to treat the patient. The treatment could range from a simple nonsurgical swabbing of the ear all the way to surgical removal of the cerumen with instruments. Think you know cerumen removal coding? Here’s a case study to test yourself, along with some advice on choosing the correct codes. Case study: A patient presents with severe left ear pain and hearing loss. During the evaluation and...

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