Select the appropriate procedure code based on the approach & device:

099A - Auditory Ossicle, Left

  • Open Approach

    Cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure

    • Drainage Device
      • 099A00Z - Drainage of L Auditory Ossicle with Drain Dev, Open Approach
    • No Device
      • 099A0ZX - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle, Open Approach, Diagnostic
      • 099A0ZZ - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle, Open Approach

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

    • Drainage Device
      • 099A70Z - Drainage of L Auditory Ossicle with Drain Dev, Via Opening
    • No Device
      • 099A7ZX - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle, Via Opening, Diagn
      • 099A7ZZ - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle, Via Opening

  • Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach

    Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure

    • Drainage Device
      • 099A80Z - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle with Drainage Device, Endo
    • No Device
      • 099A8ZX - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle, Endo, Diagn
      • 099A8ZZ - Drainage of Left Auditory Ossicle, Endo