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…
CPT for ENT: Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP)
February 25, 2025Q: 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 code, 92585. This practice was discouraged by this resource and the recommendation was to report VEMPs with 92700…
CPT for ENT: Vertical Electrodes
February 25, 2025Q: 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 to code for primary procedure) A: Most vestibular testing is performed using VNG (video nystagmography) rather than ENG (Electronystagmography…
CPT for ENT: Gentamicin Injections
February 25, 2025The administration of gentamicin injections is a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists for severe cases of vertigo when observed in some patients with Meniere’s disease. The gentamicin deadens the hair-like fibers that transmit balance information to the brain. Initially, the injections may cause…
CPT for ENT: Electro-oculography
February 25, 2025Q: Can Otolaryngologists Report the CPT Code 92270 (Electro-oculography with interpretation and report) to indicate Saccadic Testing during an Electronystamography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) Procedure? A: No. It has come to the Academy’s attention that otolaryngologists are reporting CPT code 92270 Electro-oculography with…
CPT for ENT: Vestibular testing, Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), and Otoacoustic Emissions
February 25, 2025Q: What code(s) should physicians report for the interpretation component of auditory brainstem response (ABR), vestibular testing, and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) services? A: The following CPT codes for ABR, vestibular testing, and OAE services have separately defined technical (TC) and professional (26) components according…
CPT for ENT: Transtympanic Therapeutic Injections
February 25, 2025Transtympanic therapeutic injections are a common procedure performed by otolaryngologists for various otologic conditions, such as sudden sensorineural hearing loss and severe cases of vertigo when observed in some patients with Meniere’s disease. A patient may use any variety of medications, and the patient…
CPT for ENT: Tympanostomy (PE Tube Removal)
February 25, 2025Q: How Do I code for PE tube removal? A: In January 2003, the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Editorial Panel revised the coding for removal of tympanostomy (PE) tubes. Prior to the revision in January 2003, CPT code 69424 described: “ventilating tube removal when…
CPT for ENT: Tympanoplasty
February 25, 2025Tympanoplasty is a microsurgery that repairs, and/or removes disease involving, the tympanic membrane and/or the middle ear. This type of surgery is performed either transcanal through the ear canal (external auditory canal) or postauricular behind the ear. The tympanoplasty family of codes (69631…
CPT for ENT
February 21, 2025The intent of these articles is to provide clear and concise ENT coding scenarios and to provide correct coding principles and guidance for frequently reported ENT procedures. CPT for ENT articles are not intended to be used as legal, medical, or business advice and…
Coding Corner
February 21, 2025Welcome to Coding Corner While the Academy does not provide individualized coding or billing advice, we do offer several comprehensive resources to aid AAO-HNS members in their practice decisions. The Academy’s Coding Corner makes accessing the newest coding and reimbursement tools simple…
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[Webinar] SRF Panel Presentation, Early Career Transitions: What I Wish I Knew
February 18, 2025ENTs in various career levels reflect on their experiences and what they wish they knew in navigating the job search, contract negotiations, developing their 'brands', work/life balance, imposter syndrome and more. …