CPT 69200
Removal of a foreign body from the ear canal, without general anesthesia
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 69200 mean?
CPT 69200 reports removal of a foreign body from the external auditory canal without general anesthesia. The same removal performed under general anesthesia is reported with 69205.
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CPT 69200 at a glance
- Code
- 69200
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Clear outer ear canal
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 69200?
CPT 69200 reports removal of a foreign body from the external auditory canal without general anesthesia. The same removal performed under general anesthesia is reported with 69205. Its official short descriptor is "Clear outer ear canal", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 69200 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 69200 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 69200 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 69200?
CPT 69200 is most associated with Otolaryngology (ENT).
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.