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: Laryngoscopy
CPT for ENTsAs of the 2nd quarter of 2007, codes 31545 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic l…
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: Changes to the Esophagoscopy Family of Codes for CY 2014
CPT for ENTsAs members are likely aware, 2014 brings significant changes to the Esophagoscopy family of CPT codes. Specifically, the code set was revised to more clearly i…
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 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 dil…
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: 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: 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: Concha Bullosa with other Turbinate Procedures
CPT for ENTsQ: Is it appropriate to bill for resection of a concha bullosa with other turbinate procedures?A: Yes, under certain circumstances which require a detailed rev…
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…
CPT for ENT: Septoplasty and Ablation of the Inferior Turbinates on the Same Date of Service
CPT for ENTsIn November 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed to change the Correct Coding Institute (CCI) modifier edit for the CPT code pai…
CPT for ENT: Reporting Radiofrequency Ablation and Out-fracturing of Inferior Turbinates
CPT for ENTsQ. What are the appropriate codes to report when a physician performs a superficial radiofrequency ablation at the same session as out-fracturing both inferior…
CPT for ENT: Stereotactic Computer Assisted Navigation
CPT for ENTsQ: What is stereotactic computer assisted navigation and how can I bill for it (from January 1, 2011) when I perform FESS?A: Stereotactic computer assisted na…
CPT for ENT: Nasal Sinus Endoscopy
CPT for ENTsThere have been a number of member inquiries on the correct usage of CPT® codes 31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, diagnostic with maxillary sinusoscopy (via inferio…
CPT for ENT: Nasal Endoscopy with a Tonsillectomy & Anoidectomy
CPT for ENTsQ. What are the appropriate codes to report when a physician performs a nasal endoscopy and obtains multiple biopsies of the nasopharyngeal tissue in conjuncti…
CPT for ENT: Nasal Endoscopy and Laryngoscopy on the Same Date of Service
CPT for ENTsIn late 2006, there was a proposal from CMS and NCCI to remove the modifier over-ride of CPT code 31231 -Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (…
CPT for ENT: Balloon Sinus Dilation
CPT for ENTsThe AAO-HNS submitted three new code requests in October 2009 to the AMA for Category I CPT codes for the use of stand-alone balloon sinus dilation technology …
