A child has a small metal toy lodged in her right ear and requires removal after general anesthesia. What code should be reported?

The appropriate code for the removal of a foreign body, such as a metal toy lodged in the ear, after general anesthesia is 69205-RT. This code specifically refers to the removal of foreign bodies from the external ear canal under anesthesia, which is applicable in this situation due to the nature of the intervention and the requirement of general anesthesia for the procedure.

In contrast, the other codes listed pertain to different types of procedures or circumstances. For example, 69200 involves the removal of foreign bodies from the ear but does not specify the anesthesia context, while 69210 and 69215 relate to more specific interventions for the ear, such as creating incisions or dealing with more complex conditions that do not apply here. The -RT modifier indicates the right side, which is appropriate since the toy is lodged in the child's right ear.