The CPTcode book provides full descriptions of medical procedures, although some descriptions require the use of a semicolon (;) to distinguish among closely related procedures.
What is the full description of CPTcode 69644?
Correct Answer: A
CPTcode 69644 refers to a tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy, which includes canalplasty, middle ear surgery, and tympanic membrane repair. The specific procedure described by this code is performed with an intact or reconstructed canal wall and includes ossicular chain reconstruction. The use of a semicolon in the CPTdescription helps distinguish between different variations of the procedure.References: AMA's CPT Professional Edition, specific code descriptions and guidelines.