CPT for ENT: Gentamicin Injections
CPT for ENTsThe administration of gentamicin injections is a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists for severe cases of vertigo when observed in some patients with Meniere’s disease. The gentamicin deadens the hair-like fibers that transmit balance information to the brain. Initially, the injections may cause…
CPT for ENT: Electro-oculography
CPT for ENTsQ: Can Otolaryngologists Report the CPT Code 92270 (Electro-oculography with interpretation and report) to indicate Saccadic Testing during an Electronystamography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) Procedure? A: No. It has come to the Academy’s attention that otolaryngologists are reporting CPT code 92270 Electro-oculography with…
CPT for ENT: Vestibular testing, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), and Otoacoustic Emissions
CPT for ENTsQ: What code(s) should physicians report for the interpretation component of auditory brainstem response (ABR), vestibular testing, and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) services? A: The following CPT codes for ABR, vestibular testing, and OAE services have separately defined technical (TC) and professional (26) components according…
CPT for ENT: Transtympanic Therapeutic Injections
CPT for ENTsTranstympanic therapeutic injections are a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists for various otologic conditions, such as sudden sensorineural hearing loss and severe cases of vertigo when observed in some patients with Meniere’s disease. A patient may use any variety of medications, and the patient…
CPT for ENT: Tympanostomy (PE Tube Removal)
CPT for ENTsQ: How Do I code for PE tube removal? A: In January 2003, the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel revised the coding for removal of tympanostomy (PE) tubes. Prior to the revision in January 2003, CPT code 69424 described: “ventilating tube removal when…
CPT for ENT: Tympanoplasty
CPT for ENTsTympanoplasty is a microsurgery that repairs, and/or removes disease involving, the tympanic membrane and/or the middle ear. This type of surgery is performed either transcanal through the ear canal (external auditory canal) or postauricular behind the ear. The tympanoplasty family of codes (69631…
CPT for ENT: Operating Microscope
CPT for ENTsQ: Can I bill for use of the operating microscope, Code 69990? A: Yes. Otolaryngologists commonly use the operating microscope while performing a variety of microsurgical procedures. CPT +69990, Use of operating microscope (list separately in addition to code for primary procedure), is a billable…
Public Comment: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Measures
Clinical Practice Guideline, Quality MeasureBelow are opportunities to provide feedback for both our Clinical Practice Guidelines and Quality Measure Specifications that are in development*. Clinical Practice Guidelines Open for Public Comment: There are no public comment opportunities for CPGs at this time. Quality Measures Open for Public Comment…
WIO Endowment Grants
GrantThe Women in Otolaryngology (WIO) Endowment was established in 2010 to provide a perpetual stream of funding, via grants, for projects that support actionable research and/or projects that are designed to benefit the professional development of women in otolaryngology. A grant budget of approximately…
International Joint Meetings
Since its inception, the AAO-HNSF has cultivated ties to national otolaryngology societies and similar organizations around the world through the Academy's International Corresponding Societies program. AAO-HNSF assigns great importance to these relationships, which collectively advance the otolaryngology specialty in ways no…
CPT for ENT: Modifier 59 Scrutinized
CPT for ENTsThe CPT Manual defines modifier 59 as follows: “Distinct Procedural Service: Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-E/M services performed on the same day. Modifier 59 is used to…
CPT for ENT: Separate Procedure – What Does It Mean
CPT for ENTsThe term “Separate Procedure” is part of the nomenclature found in the AMA Current Procedural Terminology® (CPT) within the “Surgery Guidelines” that can be found in the front section of the book (page 72 in the 2023 Professional Edition). The guidelines state that some…
CPT for ENT: Utilizing Unlisted CPT Codes
CPT for ENTsQ: When should I use an unlisted code? A: An unlisted code should be used to report a procedure when no Category I or III CPT code exists to describe the procedure. Q: When shouldn’t I use an unlisted code? A: When a valid…
CPT for ENT: Intradermal Dilutional Testing
CPT for ENTsQ. Should physicians report CPT code 95027 by antigen or per dilution (test or stick)? A. The change for the code descriptor for CPT code 95027 was documented in the American Medical Association’s CPT® Changes for 2003: An Insider’s View. Formerly describing…
Scope of Practice Issues
Our Position The Academy believes that a physician-led healthcare team is the best approach for providing high-quality care to patients. As such, the Academy is strongly opposed to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445), which would inappropriately…
Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training
The Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) was born out of the Committee of Residents in Training, which had been in existence for over five years. Residents have a vote on the Board of Governors and a representative on the AAO-HNS…
Staff Directory
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Committees
Join an Academy/Foundation Committee! The Academy’s collective community of 60-plus committees help our specialty flourish and succeed from the contributions of its members. Committees are the lifeblood of the Academy and foster collaboration which produces so many vital contributions across the…
