CODE 1 Myringoplasty (Tympanoplasty type 1) Repair of the eardrum (tympanic membrane) when the ossicular chain is intact. CODE 2 Myringotomy A surgical procedure in which a tiny incision is created in the eardrum to relieve pressure caused by excessive build-up of fluid, or to drain pus from the middle ear. CODE 3 Adenoidectomy The surgical removal of the adenoids for reasons which include impaired breathing through the nose, chronic infections, or recurrent earaches. CODE 4 Grommets Where a small, plastic tube is inserted through the eardrum into the middle ear to assist in preventing infection. CODE 5 Exploration under anaesthetic (EUA) An examination of the ear is done when the patient is under general anaesthetic as a diagnosis could not be confirmed through a consultation with a health care professional. CODE 6 Exploration of middle ear/mastoid Is used to ascertain the health condition of the ear by drilling through the bone behind the ear which enables access to the middle ear and eardrum. CODE 7 Removal of tubes Is the removal of the small, plastic tube which was inserted through the eardrum to assist in preventing infection. |