Is there a code for changing an 8mm abutment to a 10mm abutment for Baha? Would insurance coverage this change?
Answer
Yes, the code is a msc code that would require documentation: CPT 69399 Unlisted procedure external ear. This procedure should be authorized prior to service.
Kalisha Russell, MBA Regional Reimbursement Manager Cochlear Americas
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