CPT for ENT: Changes to the FESS and BSD Family of Codes for CY 2018
CPT for ENTsAs AAO-HNS members are likely aware, 2018 brings significant changes to the Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (“FESS”) and Sinus Ostial Dilation (e.g. balloon sinus dil…
CPT for ENT: Zenker’s Diverticulum
CPT for ENTsZenker's Diverticulum is a pouch found above the cervical esophagus. It causes swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia), regurgitation, weight loss, and other sympt…
CPT for ENT: Changes to the Esophagoscopy Family of Codes for CY 2014
CPT for ENTsAs members are likely aware, 2014 brings significant changes to the Esophagoscopy family of CPT codes. Specifically, the code set was revised to more clearly i…
CPT for ENT: Chemodenervation of the Larynx – Botulinum Toxin
CPT for ENTsQ: What is the Academy's recommendation for billing Botulinum toxin A injections of the larynx?A: Botulinum toxin - A is most commonly administered in the lary…
CPT for ENT: Laryngoscopy
CPT for ENTsAs of the 2nd quarter of 2007, codes 31545 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic l…
CPT for ENT: Flexible Laryngoscopic Procedures
CPT for ENTsQ: How do I code for percutaneous laryngeal injections using flexible endoscopic guidance?A: Percutaneous laryngeal injections performed using flexible laryngo…
CPT for ENT: Endoscopic Laryngoplasty
CPT for ENTsQ: How can I report an endoscopic laryngoplasty?A: The Academy recommends the use of CPT code 31599- Unlisted code, larynx to report an endoscopic laryngopla…
CPT for ENT: Lagophthalmos Correction & Gold Eye Weight Placement
CPT for ENTsQ: What is gold weight placement in the upper eyelid and how would I code that procedure?A: It is not uncommon for patients diagnosed with lagophthalmos to hav…
CPT for ENT: Bundling Issue – Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and Tonsillectomy
CPT for ENTsQ: Can a uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT code 42145) and a tonsillectomy (CPT code 42826) be billed at the same surgical s…
CPT for ENT: Fine Needle Aspiration
CPT for ENTsQ: How do I code for fine needle aspiration?A: The codes are CPT 10021 Fine needle aspiration; without imaging guidance and CPT 10022 Fine needle aspiration; w…
CPT for ENT: Drainage and Irrigation of the Masseteric Spaces
CPT for ENTsQ: What are appropriate codes to report the drainage and irrigation of the masseteric, submandibular, sublingual, and submental spaces when a single incision i…
CPT for ENT: Changes to +15777 Implantation of Biologic Implant Code for CY 2013
CPT for ENTsFor CY 2013, the CPT Editorial Panel has modified the descriptor for add on code +15777 and has limited this codes use to biologic implants placed into breast…
CPT for ENT: Eagle’s Syndrome
CPT for ENTsQ: How do I code for Eagle's Syndrome and its treatment?A: Eagle's syndrome is a condition caused by an elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid liga…
CPT for ENT: Neck Dissection and Laryngoscopy on the Same Date of Service
CPT for ENTsAs 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
CPT for ENTsFor 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
CPT for ENTsQ: 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 deleted…
CPT for ENT: Cerumen Removal
CPT for ENTsFor 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: Currently, there is no specific CPT code to report Vestibular …
