What’s the name for the part of the human ear visible outside the head? It’s called the pinna in non-human animals.

Medicare Part B doesn’t cover routine ear cleanings, but it will cover medically necessary ear irrigation and manual disimpaction to treat serious earwax buildup that causes pain or hearing issues.

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Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not generally cover ear cleaning. However, if a person has an earwax impaction, Medicare Part B may cover its removal by ear irrigation if a doctor performs the ...