CPT 69000
Drg xtrnl ear absc/hem smpl
CPT 69000 at a glance
- Code
- 69000
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Drg xtrnl ear absc/hem smpl
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 69000?
CPT 69000 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Drg xtrnl ear absc/hem smpl". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 69000 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 69000 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 69000 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 69000?
CPT 69000 is most associated with Otolaryngology (ENT).
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.