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 delete…
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: Vertical Electrodes
CPT for ENTsQ: 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
CPT for ENTsThe 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
CPT for ENTsYou 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
CPT for ENTsQ: Can Otolaryngologists Report the CPT Code 92270 (Electro-oculography with interpretation and report) to indicate Saccadic Testing during an Electronystamogr…
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: 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…
Clinical Indicators: Tracheostomy
Clinical Indicator1. History (One or more required)a. Upper airway obstruction with any of the following: stridor, air hunger, retractions, obstructive sleep apnea bi…
Response to Private Payer Policy Reimbursing 50% E/M Services Performed with Concurrent Procedure
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is aware of a private payer’s policy to reimburse Evaluation and Management (E/M) servic…
AAO-HNS Statement on Reimbursement of Balloon Sinus Ostial Dilation
Advocacy StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
AAO-HNS Statement on Reimbursement of CPT 69210 and Evaluation and Management Services
Advocacy StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), with approximately 12,000 members nationwide, is the national medical association of …
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…
