Question

A 6 year-old female with prominent ears undergoes a bilateral otoplasty. Surgeon makes an incision just behind the ear in the natural fold where the ear is joined to the head exposing the cartilage. Cartilage is trimmed and shaped and the incision is closed. Temporary sutures are placed to secure the ear until healing is accomplished. The procedure is repeated on the other ear. What CPT® code is reported?

Answer 1

The CPT® code for a bilateral otoplasty for a child with prominent ears is 69300, which includes the surgical repositioning and securing of the ear cartilage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code for a bilateral otoplasty performed on a 6-year-old female with prominent ears is 69300. This code describes the surgical procedure where an incision is made behind the ear in the natural fold, the cartilage is trimmed and shaped, and then the incision is closed. This procedure involves repositioning and securing the ear to a more normal position relative to the head.

Temporary sutures are typically used to hold the ear in place during the healing process. As this procedure was performed on both ears, the use of the term 'bilateral' indicates that it was indeed a double-sided procedure. This procedure can help to improve the appearance and self-esteem of children with prominent ears.