HCPCS Code G0268

Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing
Code effective Jan 01, 2003

HCPCS Section
Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)

G0268 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing or (Removal of impacted wax md) for short. HCPCS G0268 has been effective since 01/01/2003 and applies to Surgery.

HCPCS Code Details - G0268

HCPCS Level II Code
Section G - Procedures/Professional Services (Temporary Codes)
HCPCS Code G0268
Description

Long description:
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing

Short description:
Removal of impacted wax md

HCPCS Pricing indicator 11 - Price established using national RVU's
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code C - Carrier judgment
BETOS2 code P6C - Minor procedures - other (Medicare fee schedule)
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service 2 - Surgery
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2003
Date added Added Jan 01, 2003

See also

  • HCPCS G0260 · Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography

  • HCPCS G0269 · Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or arterial access site, post surgical or interventional procedure (e.g., angioseal plug, vascular plug)

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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