CPT 69222
Clean out mastoid cavity
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 69222 at a glance
- Code
- 69222
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Clean out mastoid cavity
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $163.47 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 69222?
CPT 69222 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for clean out mastoid cavity. Its official short descriptor is "Clean out mastoid cavity". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 69222 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 69222 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 69222 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 69222?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 69222 is $163.47 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 69222?
CPT 69222 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.