CPT for ENT: Neck Dissection and Laryngoscopy on the Same Date of Service
As a result of the advocacy of the Academy, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) will delete the current bundling edit for the neck dissection CPT cod…
CPT for ENT: Deletion of Eustachian Tube Codes for 2015
For CY 2015, the AMA CPT® Editorial Panel has deleted three Eustachian tube CPT codes from the CPT code set. This change was supported by the Academy, as the c…
CPT for ENT: Intraoperative Neurophysiology Testing
Q: What is Intraoperative Neurophysiology Testing, and can I bill for it?A: This is an “add-on” service, formerly reported with CPT 95920 which has been delete…
CPT for ENT: Cerumen Removal
For 2016, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 69209 Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral was created. In order to help Otolaryn…
CPT for ENT: Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP)
Q: What is the correct code to report for Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing?A: Prior to 2021, VEMPs were commonly reported with the old ABR …
CPT for ENT: Vertical Electrodes
Q: How do you code for the use of vertical electrodes in vestibular function tests? (CPT Code +92547: use of vertical electrodes (List separately in addition t…
CPT for ENT: Gentamicin Injections
The administration of gentamicin injections is a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists for severe cases of vertigo when observed in some patients wit…
CPT for ENT: Modification to NCCI Edit for CPT 69424
You Asked, We Delivered: Academy Achieves Modification to NCCI Edit for CPT 69424In early 2013, the Academy was approached by several members and coding expert…
CPT for ENT: Electro-oculography
Q: Can Otolaryngologists Report the CPT Code 92270 (Electro-oculography with interpretation and report) to indicate Saccadic Testing during an Electronystamogr…
CPT for ENT: Vestibular testing, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), and Otoacoustic Emissions
Q: What code(s) should physicians report for the interpretation component of auditory brainstem response (ABR), vestibular testing, and Otoacoustic Emissions (…
CPT for ENT: Transtympanic Therapeutic Injections
Transtympanic therapeutic injections are a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists for various otologic conditions, such as sudden sensorineural hearin…
CPT for ENT: Tympanostomy (PE Tube Removal)
Q: 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 tympano…
CPT for ENT: Tympanoplasty
Tympanoplasty is a microsurgery that repairs, and/or removes disease involving, the tympanic membrane and/or the middle ear. This type of surgery is performed …
CPT for ENT: Operating Microscope
Q: Can I bill for use of the operating microscope, Code 69990?A: Yes. Otolaryngologists commonly use the operating microscope while performing a variety of mic…
CPT for ENT: Modifier 59 Scrutinized
The CPT Manual defines modifier 59 as follows: “Distinct Procedural Service: Under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or s…
CPT for ENT: Separate Procedure – What Does It Mean
The term “Separate Procedure” is part of the nomenclature found in the AMA Current Procedural Terminology® (CPT) within the “Surgery Guidelines” that can be fo…
CPT for ENT: Utilizing Unlisted CPT Codes
Q: 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 proced…
CPT for ENT: Intradermal Dilutional Testing
Q. 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 i…
CPT for ENT: Coding For Implantation, Revision and Removal Of A Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
Q: How do I code for implantation of a hypoglossal nerve stimulation system that includes placement of a chest wall sensor(s)?In October 2020, the CPT Editoria…
CPT for ENT: Bundling Issue – Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and Tonsillectomy
Q: Can a uvuloplastopharyngoplasty (UPPP) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT code 42145) and a tonsillectomy (CPT code 42826) be billed at the same surgical s…
