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Our Position The Academy believes that a physician-led healthcare team is the best approach for providing high-quality care to patients. As such, the Academy is strongly opposed to the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (S. 2377/H.R. 6445), which would inappropriately…

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program "To break the cycle of inequity impacting promotion, advancement, pay, tenure, awards, and recognition, we must define the issues and obstacles and then act to break down barriers for the good of all. In so doing, the future success…

Honorary Awards The Academy is composed of extraordinary members who go above and beyond supporting the specialty. You’re encouraged to honor these individuals and their contributions to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery by nominating them for a prestigious award. The nomination process is…

Since 2009, thanks to the support of generous AAO-HNS Foundation Donors, the International Visiting Scholarships (IVS) program has benefited more than 80 young physicians worldwide, many from lower-income countries.  The IVS program provides junior academics from outside the United States with financial…

The AAO-HNS/F Board of Directors is seeking applicants for the Coordinator, Annual Meeting Program Committee (AMPC) for the 2024-2028 term The role of the Coordinator, AMPC is to lead the development and oversight of the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM…

The Honorary Guest Lectureships are a time-honored tradition at the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM. John Conley, MD Lecture on Medical Ethics Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer H. Bryan Neel III, MD, PHD Distinguished Research Lecture…

About the Honor and Distinguished Service Awards Honor Awards and Distinguished Service Awards are part of the Academy's system for recognizing meritorious service. Members receive honor points for participation in a variety of activities and leadership roles. Non-members can receive honor points…

Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Care Coordination CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients who were diagnosed with dysphonia who received or were referred for a laryngeal examination within 4 weeks of initial diagnosis. Instructions: This measure is to be submitted once…

Download PDF High Priority Status: No / N/A CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis who are prescribed or recommended intranasal corticosteroids (INS) or non-sedating oral antihistamines. Instructions: This measure is…

The NIM Nerve Monitoring System, manufactured by Medtronic, has become an invaluable tool for surgeons operating around cranial and peripheral nerves to monitor and help preserve their function during both routine and complex surgical procedures. Since Medtronic has introduced the NIM VitalTM as the successor…

CPT for ENT: Coding 31000 with Balloon Dilation Procedures Q: I’ve noticed that there are not any coding edits in place for CPT 31000 Lavage by cannulation; maxillary sinus (antrum puncture or natural ostium) when billed with 31295 (endoscopic balloon dilation of the maxillary…

In 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 (separate procedure) when billed with the flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy CPT codes (31575-31578). The CMS and NCCI staff…

Q. What are the appropriate codes to report when a physician performs a nasal endoscopy and obtains multiple biopsies of the nasopharyngeal tissue in conjunction with a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)? A. The physician should report only the appropriate T & A code based on…