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…
CPT for ENT: Laryngoscopy
CPT for ENTsCodes 31545 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconst…
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 laryngoplast…
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 code’s 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 ligam…
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 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: Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP)
CPT for ENTsQ: What is the correct code to report for Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) testing?A: Prior to 2021, VEMPs were commonly reported with the old ABR …
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: Vestibular testing, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), and Otoacoustic Emissions
CPT for ENTsQ: What code(s) should physicians report for the interpretation component of auditory brainstem response (ABR), vestibular testing, and Otoacoustic Emissions (…