Annual Meeting Current Exhibitor Information
March 4, 2025Deadlines and Important Dates: A 50% deposit is due upon receipt of booth purchase. Final payment is due by July 10, 2025. Booths can still be purchased after July 10 and require full payment. Certificate of Insurance (COI) Deadline: Submission is due by July…
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Support the OTO EXPO
March 3, 2025Why Support the OTO EXPO? Position your company as a leader in the specialty by showcasing your latest products and discoveries to the world’s leading otolaryngology-head and neck surgeons, researchers, scientists, and healthcare providers. With a wider variety of engagement options, you…
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March 3, 2025Exhibit in the OTO EXPO Each year the AAO-HNSF attracts on average more than 5,000 surgeons, physicians, and other medical professionals in the field of otolaryngology. They understand the importance of coming for the world-class education that can be obtained in…
Sleep Awareness Week
February 28, 2025This annual event, created by the National Sleep Foundation, seeks to promote better sleep as a way to increase overall health and well-being. Sleep Awareness Week is March 9-15, 2025 Participate in Sleep Awareness Week and spread awareness on social media by…
CPT for ENT: Separate Procedure – What Does It Mean
February 25, 2025The term “Separate Procedure” is part of the nomenclature found in the AMA Current Procedural Terminology® (CPT) within the “Surgery Guidelines” that can be found in the front section of the book (page 72 in the 2023 Professional Edition). The guidelines state that some…
Add-on Code G2211 Implementation Effective Jan 1, 2024
February 25, 2025Q: What is G2211? The CY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule finalized the implementation of the E/M add-on HCPCS code G2211, which took effect on January 1, 2024. This new add-on code was created to better account for the resource costs…
CPT for ENT: Balloon Sinus Dilation
February 25, 2025In 2009, the AAO-HNS submitted three new code requests in to the AMA for Category I CPT codes for the use of stand-alone balloon sinus dilation technology during endoscopic sinus surgery. The AMA accepted these new code proposals and recommended work and practice…
CPT for ENT: Nasal Sinus Endoscopy
February 25, 2025There have been a number of member inquiries on the correct usage of CPT® codes 31233 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, diagnostic with maxillary sinusoscopy (via inferior meatus or canine fossa puncture) and 31235 Nasal/sinus endoscopy, diagnostic with sphenoid sinusoscopy (via puncture of sphenoidal face…
CPT for ENT: Concha Bullosa with other Turbinate Procedures
February 25, 2025Q: Is it appropriate to bill for resection of a concha bullosa with other turbinate procedures? A: Yes, under certain circumstances which require a detailed review of the operative note. It is important to remember these elements: When the middle turbinate becomes pneumatized, or filled…
CPT for ENT: Zenker’s Diverticulum
February 25, 2025Zenker’s Diverticulum is a pouch found above the cervical esophagus. It causes swallowing difficulties (Dysphagia), regurgitation, weight loss, and other symptoms. When a surgeon performs open surgical excision of a Zenker’s diverticulum, he or she should report CPT code: 43130 – Diverticulectomy of the…
CPT for ENT: Chemodenervation of the Larynx – Botulinum Toxin
February 25, 2025Q: 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 larynx by percutaneous injection using laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) for guidance. The American Medical Association’s Correct Procedural Terminology (CPT…
CPT for ENT: Laryngoscopy
February 25, 2025Codes 31545 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s) of vocal cord; reconstruction with local tissue flap(s) and 31546 Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with operating microscope or telescope, with submucosal removal of non-neoplastic lesion(s…
CPT for ENT: Coding For Implantation, Revision and Removal Of A Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator
February 25, 2025Q: 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 Editorial Panel replaced three CPT Category III codes with three new CPT Category I codes to report open…
CPT for ENT: Eagle’s Syndrome
February 25, 2025Q: 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 ligament. Symptoms may include dull pain of the throat, neck and face, dysphagia, and foreign body sensation…
CPT for ENT: Deletion of Eustachian Tube Codes for 2015
February 25, 2025For 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 codes were rarely utilized and reflected outmoded codes. During a review of these codes, it…
CPT for ENT: Intraoperative Neurophysiology Testing
February 25, 2025Q: 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 deleted and replaced with 2 new codes, CPT +95940 Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring in the operating room, one…
CPT for ENT: Cerumen Removal
February 25, 2025For 2016, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 69209 Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral was created. In order to help Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeons correctly code, the Academy helped the American Medical Association (AMA) draft a CPT Assistant article on the removal…
