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with a cochlear implant; Patients with concurrent diabetes; Patients who were prescribed oral antibiotics by another clinician; concurrent diagnosis of acute suppurative otitis media effusion with intact eardrum; acute TTO persists, or worsens, despite topical antibiotic therapy. Patient reason for not prescribing/recommending topical antibiotics…

with a cochlear implant; Patients with concurrent diabetes. Patients who were prescribed oral antibiotics by another clinician; concurrent diagnosis of acute suppurative otitis media with effusion with intact eardrum; acute TTO persists, or worsens, despite topical antibiotic therapy. Patient reason(s) for not prescribing/recommending…

with a cochlear implant; Patients with concurrent diabetes. Patients who were prescribed oral antibiotics by another clinician; concurrent diagnosis of acute suppurative otitis media with effusion with intact eardrum; acute TTO persists, or worsens, despite topical antibiotic therapy. Patient reason(s) for not prescribing/recommending…

with a cochlear implant; • Patients with concurrent diabetes; • Patients who were prescribed oral antibiotics by another clinician; concurrent diagnosis of acute suppurative otitis media with effusion with intact eardrum; acute TTO persists, or worsens, despite topical antibiotic therapy. Patient reason(s) for not prescribing/recommending…

10-CM Diagnostic Codes (Representative, but not all-inclusive codes) H65.20 Chronic serous otitis media, unspecified ear H65.21 Chronic serous otitis media, right ear H65.22 Chronic serous otitis media, left ear H65.23 Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral J32.0 Chronic maxillary…

role of septoplasty in the treatment of AR. Research is needed to determine the relationship between AR and comorbid conditions such as otitis media and sinusitis. In addition, research is needed to determine the effect of AR treatment on comorbid conditions and the effect of…

Respiratory Papillomatosis November 2025: An Update on Immunotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer January 2026: Episodic Vertigo February 2026: Complications of Acute Otitis Media March 2026:  Towards a Sustainable Future April 2026: TBD May 2026: Facial Trauma Q: What is included in each section release…

Thank you for visiting these valuable resources. The Academy is currently reviewing this content and providing updates where necessary. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] *CPT 92540 and 92541 are "add-on" codes, formerly reported with CPT 95920, which…

Research Needs section from Tympanostomy Tubes in Children CPG Can we identify clinical factors that predict persistence of MEE in children who present with effusions of short duration?  What is the ideal timing of audiologic testing for a child being considered for tubes--before surgery…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – A multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline that helps physicians identify children most likely to benefit from tympanostomy tubes, provide the best care before and after surgery, and improve counseling and education for parents was published Monday in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery…

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline that helps physicians identify children most likely to benefit from tympanostomy tubes, provide the best care before and after surgery, and improve counseling and education for parents was published Monday in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery…

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation addresses quality improvement opportunities in the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis in a new multi-disciplinary, evidence-based clinical practice guideline, published today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Allergic rhinitis occurs…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tina Maggio, Sr. Director Communications [email protected] Indianapolis, Indiana – October 11, 2025 – The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO's scientific program continues to demonstrate its vital role as the…

ALEXANDRIA, VA — With one in every 123 people in the United States affected by Acute Otitis Externa or "swimmer's ear" each year, the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released an evidence-based guideline to improve the diagnosis and treatment. The…

Download PDF Historical List of CORE Grant Recipients 1985 CORE Grants Norwich-Eaton/Procter & Gamble/Mallinckrodt Resident Research Grants Timothy Kaiser, MD: The Flow Cytometric Effects of Hyperthermia and Photoradiation on Squamous Carcinoma Cells in vitro 1986 CORE Grants AAO-HNSF Earleen Elkins Research Training…

Research Needs section from the Acute Otitis Externa CPG Research needs are as follows: RCTs of absolute and comparative clinical efficacy of ototopical therapy of uncomplicated AOE in primary care settings, including the impact of aural toilet on outcomes Clinical trials to determine the efficacy…

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery considers active middle ear implants as appropriate treatment for adults with moderate to severe hearing loss when performed by a qualified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. Based on available literature demonstrating that clinically selected adults receive…

This guideline was published in the January 2017 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery on January 3. Clinical Practice Guideline: Cerumen Impaction The primary purpose of this guideline is to help clinicians identify patients with cerumen impaction who may benefit from intervention, and…