CPT 69222
Clean out mastoid cavity
CPT 69222 at a glance
- Code
- 69222
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Clean out mastoid cavity
- 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 69222?
CPT 69222 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Clean out mastoid cavity". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 69222 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 69222 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 69222 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24); also commonly performed in an office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 69222?
CPT 69222 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.