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Simple Cleaning Of A Mastoid Surgical Cavity

California rates for HCPCS 69220

This is the cleaning out of debris, wax, or discharge from a cavity left behind after prior ear or mastoid bone surgery, done as a straightforward office procedure. Regular cleaning of this type of cavity helps prevent infection and keeps it healthy since it doesn't drain and self-clean the way a normal ear canal does. It's typically quick and doesn't require anesthesia beyond what's needed for comfort.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,623 · 10th–90th $1,202$13,8040%10%10th90th$5,623Professionalmedian $120 · 10th–90th $52$4470%10%10th90th$120$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$8,128.31
Typical High
$21,379.62
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$1,122.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$489.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$338.84
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$74.13
Typical High
$77.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$13,489.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$257.04
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$218.78
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,995.26
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$257.04
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$234.42
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$117.49
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$147.91
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$3,019.95
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$676.08
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$66.07
Typical High
$109.65
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$194.98
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$213.80
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$263.03
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$91.20
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$1,584.89
Typical High
$6,456.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$199.53