Business of Medicine
AAO-HNS Position Statements Position statements are approved by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery or Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) Boards of Directors and are typically generated from AAO-HNS/F committees. Once approved by the Academy or Foundation Board of…
Coding Corner
Welcome to Coding Corner While the Academy does not provide individualized coding or billing advice, we do offer several comprehensive resources to aid AAO-HNS members in their practice decisions. The Academy’s Coding Corner makes accessing the newest coding and reimbursement tools simple…
Top 100 ENT Facility and Non-Facility Codes
Each year the AAO-HNS complies as list of the top 100 most utilized CPT codes as reported in the Medicare database from the most recently reported year (two years prior) for both the facility and non facility settings. These tables will highlight any…
Humanitarian Travel Grants
NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH TRIPS TAKING PLACE July 1 - December 31, 2024 Submit your application by May 15, 2024 Purpose The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) wishes its members to engage in humanitarian efforts. Humanitarians are…
About Us
Where Experts and Science Converge The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is one of the world's largest organizations representing specialists who treat the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. Otolaryngologist–head and neck…
Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award
About the Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award The Jerome C. Goldstein, MD Public Service Award recognizes members for commitment and achievement in service, either to the public or to other organizations within the United States, when such service promises to improve patient…
125 Strong Campaign Funds
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program "To break the cycle of inequity impacting promotion, advancement, pay, tenure, awards, and recognition, we must define the issues and obstacles and then act to break down barriers for the good of all. In so doing, the future success…
Awards & Lectureships
Honorary Awards The Academy is composed of extraordinary members who go above and beyond supporting the specialty. You’re encouraged to honor these individuals and their contributions to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery by nominating them for a prestigious award. The nomination process is…
Support the IVS Program
Since 2009, thanks to the support of generous AAO-HNS Foundation Donors, the International Visiting Scholarships (IVS) program has benefited more than 80 young physicians worldwide, many from lower-income countries. The IVS program provides junior academics from outside the United States with financial…
AAO-HNS/F Coordinator, Annual Meeting Program Committee - Call for Applicants
The AAO-HNS/F Board of Directors is seeking applicants for the Coordinator, Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) for the 2024-2028 term The role of the Coordinator, AMPC is to lead the development and oversight of the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM…
EVP/CEO Spotlight Series
James C. Denneny III, MD, AAO-HNS/F EVP/CEO Every year the Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) creates a fabulous education experience with new wrinkles designed to enhance attendee’s opportunities and value at our Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM. In 2023, there were…
Lectureships
The Honorary Guest Lectureships are a time-honored tradition at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM. John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PHD Distinguished Research Lecture…
Honorary Awards
We are grateful for the Academy’s extraordinary members who go above and beyond supporting the specialty. The 2024 nomination process will be open January 4 – March 8. Award recipients will be announced in June 2024. AAO-HNS/F Committee of Excellence Award Distinguished…
Resident Reviewer Application: 2024 CORE Study Section
ATTENTION RESIDENTS: The opportunity to participate in the 2024 CORE Study Section as a resident reviewer is now open! The AAO-HNSF and the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like to invite up to eight residents to serve on the 2024…
Reviewer Application: 2024 CORE Study Section
ATTENTION REVIEWERS: The opportunity to participate in the 2024 CORE Study Section as a reviewer is now open! The AAO-HNSF and the Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Study Section would like you to serve on the 2024 CORE Study Section and participate in…
Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service
About the Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service The Distinguished Award for Humanitarian Service recognizes an Academy member who is widely known for a consistent, stable character distinguished by honesty, zeal for truth, integrity, love and devotion to humanity and a self-giving spirit. The…
Position Statement: Nasal Valve Repair
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery recognizes surgical repair of the nasal valve as a distinct surgical procedure that can improve nasal obstruction symptoms for appropriately selected patients with nasal valve collapse. Overview Nasal valve dysfunction is a common clinical cause of…