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Billing code

Z914A — Myringotomy with ventilation tube – unilateral

Ear tube insertion

Bill for myringotomy with ventilation tube insertion using the operating microscope, one ear.

Watch for: In healthy children, payable only for chronic otitis media with effusion over 3 months or recurrent acute otitis media.

Code

Z914A

Description

Myringotomy with ventilation tube – unilateral

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Myringotomy with insertion of a ventilation tube using the operating microscope, one ear.

What it covers

Z914 is myringotomy with insertion of a ventilation tube using an operating microscope, unilateral (Y16).

Billing rules

• For an otherwise healthy child, payable only for symptomatic chronic otitis media with effusion lasting more than 3 months, or recurrent acute otitis media with effusion (Y16).
• Listed surgical fees are unilateral unless stated (SP4).
• Surgical procedures on children under 16 get the age premium (10–30% by age) (GP64).
• Z codes are independent operative procedures (IOP), payable in addition to an assessment. If you made the decision to operate in the past 12 months, only a partial assessment (specialist) or minor assessment (GP) is payable before the IOP that day; if the decision is the same day, no other assessment before it is paid (GP4, SP4).

Often billed with

• S065 adenoidectomy or S063 tonsillectomy at the same operation, under the multiple-procedure rule (SP2).

Related codes: Z912, Z906, Z916, S065

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Aural Surgical Procedures, Middle Ear, page Y16.

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