Cerumen or earwax is healthy in normal amounts and serves as a self-cleaning agent with protective, lubricating, and antibacterial properties. 

Clinical Practice Guideline

• Cerumen Impaction

CPT for ENTs

• Cerumen Removal
• Cerumen Removal and Audiometry on the Same Date of Service

Position Statement

• Medical Role in Cerumen Removal

Template Appeal Letter

• Cerumen Removal (CPT 69210) and E/M Denial Template Letter (2014)

Advocacy Statement

• Academy Advocacy Statement on Cerumen Removal and E/M Denials (2014)