LCD L33945: Cerumen (Earwax) Removal — CGS
Otolaryngology
Government source· CMS / MACverify ↗HCPCS Level II code
G0268 — Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing
HCPCS Level IIVerified Sep 5, 2026
Medicare payment
$50.44
2026 Physician Fee Schedule · non-facility
Source: CMS Physician Fee Schedule (PPRRVU 2026). CMS fee schedules ↗ · PFS status indicator A
National amount before geographic adjustment. Your MAC's locality rate will differ.
Code definition
Code
G0268
Code system
HCPCS Level II
Full description
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing
Policy activity for HCPCS G0268
CLV Intelligence is tracking 1 policy change that cite HCPCS G0268 most recently on 2026-06-05, drawn from 1 LCD/NCD coverage update. The changes span Otolaryngology.
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