Anosmia
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention actions listed below follow the Academy’s extensive efforts on this issue, which include a public statement, the launch of a reporting tool for data collection, public outreach through substantial…
AAO-HNS New Technology Pathway Process
ArticlesFor those interested in receiving input from the Academy on obtaining a new CPT code, or revise an existing CPT code set for new technology that is relevant to the Otolaryngology specialty, it is requested that the inquiring party: Review the AMA's guidance on…
AAO-HNS Annual Fund
Annual Fund donations are used to support the foundation’s current programs and initiatives in the year received. A charitable gift to the Annual Fund supports research opportunities, humanitarian and international programs, and improving quality and patient care outcomes that would not otherwise be…
AAO-HNSF Guideline Pocket Guides
Access the latest evidence-based clinical practice guideline recommendations with the AAO-HNSF Guideline Pocket Guides. Available for purchase in both digital and print. Interested in AAO-HNSF Guideline Pocket Guides? About the Guideline Central App The Guideline Central app offers mobile versions of…
ASPS29: Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closure and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Opioid-related Measure NQF Number: N/A Percentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, who had intermediate layer and/or complex linear closures OR reconstruction after skin cancer resection where opioid/narcotic…
Clinical Practice Guideline: Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) (Update)
Clinical Practice GuidelineThe guideline was published as a supplement in the January 2017 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. The primary purpose of this guideline is to help clinicians identify patients with cerumen impaction who may benefit from intervention, and to promote evidence-based management. Another…
ASPS28: Continuation of Anticoagulation Therapy in the Office-based Setting for Closure and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Patient Safety NQF Number: N/A Percentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, on prescribed anticoagulation therapy, who had intermediate layer and/or complex linear closures OR reconstruction after skin cancer resection…
ASPS27: Avoidance of Post-operative Systemic Antibiotics for Office-based Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of procedures in patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer who underwent intermediate layer or complex linear closure or reconstruction after skin cancer resection in the office-based* setting…
ASPS24: Visits to the ER or Urgent Care Following Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Outcome NQF Number: N/A Part 1: Percentage of patients aged 18 and older who underwent reconstruction after skin cancer resection who were asked* within 30 days of their procedure whether they visited the ER or Urgent Care within 7…
ASPS22: Coordination of Care for Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Care Coordination NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients aged 18 and older on prescribed anticoagulation medication who underwent reconstruction after skin cancer resection (in any setting) and preoperative modification* to their anticoagulant(s) regimen, who had documentation of coordinated…
Position Statement: Voice Therapy in the Treatment of Dysphonia
Position StatementVoice therapy contributes to increased effectiveness and efficiency in the otolaryngologist's diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders. Research data and expert clinical experience support the use of voice therapy in the management of patients with acute and chronic voice disorders and may obviate the…
ASPS18: Shared-decision making for post-operative management of discomfort following Rhinoplasty+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Opioid-related Measure NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients aged 15 years and older who had a rhinoplasty procedure who had documentation of a preoperative shared-decision making strategy for multi-modal post-operative management of discomfort. Definitions: Documentation…
ASPS16: Airway Assessment for patients undergoing Rhinoplasty+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Patient Safety NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients aged 15 years and older who had a rhinoplasty procedure for whom the nasal airway was assessed with physical examination via anterior rhinoscopy and/or speculum examination (lighted or not) and…
Block Out the Noise
Learn more about how you can protect your hearing from permanent damage due to noise with the resources provided below. If you suspect hearing loss in yourself or a loved one, seek a medical evaluation by a physician. Block Out the Noise Poster Download…
Position Statement: Foreign Bodies of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
Position StatementBoard certified members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, by virtue of their training, are qualified to manage foreign bodies of the upper aerodigestive tract in adults and children. Whenever experienced physicians, appropriately trained support personnel, proper sized equipment, and…
Position Statement: Use of Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is committed to the highest standards of care and ensuring patients receive quality care for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The AAO-HNS represents approximately 12,000 physicians in the United States who diagnose…
Position Statement: Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers upper airway stimulation (UAS) via the hypoglossal nerve for the treatment of adult obstructive sleep apnea syndrome to be a safe and effective second-line treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in patients…
Position Statement: Second Surgical Opinions
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that the advisability of surgery or other specific therapy can be a matter of opinion. It reaffirms the traditional right of the patient's freedom of choice. It opposes the concept of mandatory second…
