CPT for ENT: Operating Microscope
CPT for ENTsQ: 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
CPT for ENTsThe 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
CPT for ENTsThe 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
CPT for ENTsQ: 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
CPT for ENTsQ. 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
CPT for ENTsQ: 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
CPT for ENTsQ: Can a uvuloplastopharyngoplasty (UPPP) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT code 42145) and a tonsillectomy (CPT code 42826) be billed at the same surgical s…
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 common for patients diagnosed with lagophthalmos to have a g…
CPT for ENT: Lingual Tonsillectomy (CPT 42870) and Adenoidectomy
CPT for ENTsQ: Can I report CPT 42870 Excision or destruction lingual tonsil, any method and the codes for adenoidectomy, CPT 42830, 42831, 42835, and 42836 on the same da…
FLEX FAQ
What is FLEX?Q: What is FLEX?A: FLEX—Focused Lifelong Education Xperience is the Academy’s new flagship education product that launched in September 2020. FLEX…
Public Comment: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Measures
Clinical Practice Guideline, Quality MeasureBelow are opportunities to provide feedback for both our Clinical Practice Guidelines and Quality Measure Specifications that are in development*.Clinical Prac…
AAO-HNS 2023 Workforce and Socioeconomic Survey
Academy members who are U.S. practicing physicians, retired, fellows, or residents were emailed a reminder to take the Academy-sponsored survey created by the …
Position Statement: Efficacy of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Programs
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has long recognized the critical nature of timely universal newborn infant hearing scre…
Position Statement: Button and Coin Battery Technology
Position StatementOpportunity to eliminate preventable harm: Industry must adopt a new safe button or coin cell battery technology that will not cause severe injury inside…
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation Announce Douglas D. Backous, MD, as the New President
News, Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release:Contact [email protected], Virginia— Douglas D. Backous, MD, became the new President of the American Academy of Otolaryngolo…
CORE Grants Program Information and Checklist
Grant Application Checklist: Download PDFCORE Grants Program Information: Download PDF2024 CORE GRANTS PROGRAM INFORMATION LOIs are due December 15, 2023 at 1…
CORE Grant Tips
GrantPrepare to Apply - Start Early!Get InformedThe CORE Grants application process requires close coordination between investigators and grants administrators. Wor…
Letters of Intent
GrantThe CORE Grants program is paperless. All letters of intent (LOI) and applications are submitted through ProposalCentral, our electronic submission site.If you…
