CPT 69635 Surgery - Auditory
Repair eardrum structures Cost
Body System: Auditory
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,176
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,176
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$6
OPPS rate
Surgery Center (ASC)
$3
ASC rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
13.17
Work RVU
19.71
Facility PE RVU
2.33
Malpractice RVU
35.21
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Repair eardrum structures cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,176. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $6. Ambulatory surgery center rate: $3.
How much does Repair eardrum structures cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $1,176.