CPT® Code 69726

The procedure described by CPT® Code 69726 involves the complete removal of an osseointegrated implant from the skull, specifically designed for bone conduction hearing restoration. This type of implant, known as a bone conduction implant (BCI), is utilized to assist individuals with conductive or mixed hearing loss by amplifying and conducting sound vibrations through the bone directly to the cochlea. The BCI consists of an external speech processor that is attached to an implant that is anchored to the skull, typically located in the temporal bone behind the ear, at the same height as the top of the auricle. The removal of such an implant may be indicated for various reasons, including infection, instability, pain, trauma to the implant, or failure of the implant to properly osseointegrate with the surrounding bone. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring that the patient remains comfortable while the surgical team carefully incises the skin over the implant, exposes the mastoid complex, and meticulously removes the implant while preserving surrounding tissues.