Clinical Indicators: Palatopharyngoplasty for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Clinical IndicatorHistory (One or more required) Chronic snoring Restless or interrupted sleep Excessive daytime sleepiness Witnessed apneas or gasping during sleep Prese…
Clinical Indicators: Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Adenotonsillectomy in Childhood
Clinical IndicatorHistory (one or more required)The guideline includes the following statements*: Watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection: Clinicians should recommend…
Clinical Indicators: Parotidectomy
Clinical IndicatorHistory (one or more required) Parotid mass. Chronic parotitis. A neck mass with histologic findings of metastatic parotid tumor. Parotid duct stone. Ma…
Clinical Indicators: Adenoidectomy
Clinical IndicatorHistory (One or more required) Four or greater episodes of recurrent purulent rhinorrhea in prior 12 months in a child <12 years of age. One episode shou…
Clinical Indicators: Tympanoplasty
Clinical IndicatorRarely if ever performed. History (one required) Conductive hearing loss due to TM perforation. Conductive hearing loss due to ossicular continuity or necro…
Clinical Indicators: Stapedectomy/Stapedotomy
Clinical IndicatorHistory (in addition to hearing loss, list all appropriate) Hearing loss - age of onset, duration, progression, and disability. Also see tests. Otosclerosi…
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…
Clinical Indicators: Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tubes
Clinical IndicatorHistory (One required) Severe acute otitis media (myringotomy). Hearing loss > 30 dB in patient with otitis media with effusion (myringotomy or tube). …
Clinical Indicators: Mastoidectomy
Clinical Indicator*CPT 92540 and 92541 are "add-on" codes, formerly reported with CPT 95920, which has been deleted and replaced with these 2 new codes. In the 2013 final Medica…
Clinical Indicators: Auditory Brainstem Response
Clinical IndicatorHistory (One or more required) Asymmetric hearing loss Unilateral tinnitus Sudden hearing loss Suspected cerebellopontine angle tumor Suspected demyelin…
ASPS29: Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closure and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Opioid-related MeasureNQF Number: N/APercentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, w…
ASPS28: Continuation of Anticoagulation Therapy in the Office-based Setting for Closure and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Patient SafetyNQF Number: N/APercentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, on prescr…
ASPS27: Avoidance of Post-operative Systemic Antibiotics for Office-based Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of procedures in patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer who underw…
ASPS26: Patient Satisfaction with Information Prior to Facial Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Patient ExperienceNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 18 and older who underwent facial reconstruction after skin cancer…
ASPS24: Visits to the ER or Urgent Care Following Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; OutcomeNQF Number: N/APart 1: Percentage of patients aged 18 and older who underwent reconstruction after skin cancer resection…
ASPS22: Coordination of Care for Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Care CoordinationNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 18 and older on prescribed anticoagulation medication who underwent…
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 exp…
Tracheotomy Recommendations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Position StatementCreated and Supported by the Airway and Swallowing Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Contributors:Noah P. Parker, MD, I…