CPT for ENT: Anterior Submucous Resectioning of the Inferior Turbinates
CPT for ENTsQ: How can I report the anterior submucous resectioning of the inferior turbinates (bilaterally), with additional posterior volumetric reduction using a microd…
CPT for ENT: Sinusectomy Codes
CPT for ENTsClarification on Reporting the Sinusectomy CPT CodesQ. When a surgeon suctions purulent mucoid material from any of the sinuses, is this considered removal of …
CPT for ENT: Placement of Absorbable Nasal Implant to Treat Nasal Valve Collapse
CPT for ENTsQ: Would insertion of an absorbable nasal implant, such as Latera®, to treat nasal obstruction from valve collapse be reported with CPT code 30465, Repair of n…
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 di…
AAO38: Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy Nerve Injury
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / OutcomeCBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients that had a thyroidectomy and/or parathyroidectomy and …
AAO39: Neck Mass Evaluation
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: No / N/ACBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with a neck mass and susp…
AAO37: Dysphonia: Laryngeal Examination
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / Care CoordinationCBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients who were diagnosed with dysphonia who receiv…
AAO32: Standard Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) Management
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients diagnosed with Benign Positional Paroxysmal Ve…
AAO36: Tympanostomy Tubes: Resolution of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in Adults and Children
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / OutcomeCBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older with a diagnosis of otitis med…
AAO20: Tympanostomy Tubes: Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: No / N/ACBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 6 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of otitis m…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy for Acute Otorrhea
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate UseCBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age at the time o…
AAO21: Otitis Media with Effusion (OME): Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation for Chronic OME ≥ 3 months
Download PDFHigh Priority Status: No / N/ACBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age with a diagnosis of otitis…
AAO13: Bell’s Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate UseCBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 16 years and older with a new onset diagn…
AAO23: Allergic Rhinitis: Intranasal Corticosteroids or Oral Antihistamines
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: No / N/ACBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of allergic rhiniti…
AAO16: Age-Related Hearing Loss: Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority Status: Yes / Care CoordinationCBE Number: N/AMeasure Description:Percentage of patients aged 60 years and older who failed a hearing…
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 brought significant changes to the Esophagoscopy family of CPT codes. Specifically, the code set was revised to more clearly …
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…
