CPT for ENT: Reporting Radiofrequency Ablation and Out-fracturing of Inferior Turbinates
December 19, 2023Q. What are the appropriate codes to report when a physician performs a superficial radiofrequency ablation at the same session as out-fracturing both inferior turbinates? A. You cannot report this procedure with CPT code 30930-Fracture nasal inferior turbinate(s), therapeutic,because of an…
CPT for ENT: Septoplasty and Ablation of the Inferior Turbinates on the Same Date of Service
December 19, 2023In November 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed to change the Correct Coding Institute (CCI) modifier edit for the CPT code pair of 30520 – Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft and 30801 – Ablation…
CPT for ENT: Anterior Submucous Resectioning of the Inferior Turbinates
December 19, 2023Q: How can I report the anterior submucous resectioning of the inferior turbinates (bilaterally), with additional posterior volumetric reduction using a microdebrider followed by the crushing and lateralizing of the turbinates? A: You should code this service with CPT code 30140 – Submucous resection inferior turbinate…
CPT for ENT: Sinusectomy Codes
December 19, 2023Clarification on Reporting the Sinusectomy CPT Codes Q. When a surgeon suctions purulent mucoid material from any of the sinuses, is this considered removal of tissue and reported with codes 31254/31255, 31267, or 31288? Is it appropriate to report sinusectomy codes when the surgeon…
CPT for ENT: Placement of Absorbable Nasal Implant to Treat Nasal Valve Collapse
December 19, 2023Q: 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 nasal vestibular stenosis (eg, spreader grafting, lateral nasal wall reconstruction)? A: No. This procedure should be reported with…
CPT for ENT: Changes to the FESS and BSD Family of Codes for CY 2018
December 19, 2023As AAO-HNS members are likely aware, 2018 brings significant changes to the Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (“FESS”) and Sinus Ostial Dilation (e.g., balloon sinus dilation or “BSD”) family of CPT codes. In January 2015, the FESS and BSD family of codes were captured in…
AAO32: Standard Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) Management
December 18, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients diagnosed with Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) who received vestibular testing, imaging, and antihistamine or benzodiazepine medications. Instructions: This measure is to be submitted a minimum of once…
AAO36: Tympanostomy Tubes: Resolution of Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) in Adults and Children
December 18, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Outcome CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) who are seen 2 to 8 weeks after tympanostomy tube surgery and OME is resolved…
AAO20: Tympanostomy Tubes: Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation
December 18, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: No / N/A CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months through 12 years with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) who received tympanostomy tube insertion and received a comprehensive audiometric evaluation within 6…
AAO21: Otitis Media with Effusion (OME): Comprehensive Audiometric Evaluation for Chronic OME ≥ 3 months
December 18, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: No / N/A CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age with a diagnosis of otitis media with effusion (OME) including chronic serous, mucoid, or nonsuppurative OME of ≥ 3 months duration…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy for Acute Otorrhea
December 18, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate Use CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current diagnosis of an uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea (TTO) who were…
AAO13: Bell's Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan
December 18, 2023Download PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate Use CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 16 years and older with a new onset diagnosis of Bell’s palsy who had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or a computed tomography (CT) scan of…
CPT for ENT: Changes to the Esophagoscopy Family of Codes for CY 2014
December 14, 2023As members are likely aware, 2014 brought significant changes to the Esophagoscopy family of CPT codes. Specifically, the code set was revised to more clearly identify the types of endoscope and approach used when performing the procedure, as it was agreed that the physician work…
CORE Grants General Information
December 8, 2023The Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) grants program is a collaboration of several societies, foundations, and industry supporters focused on providing support for research in the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. …
Foundation Bylaws
December 7, 2023AAO-HNSF Bylaw Articles As amended by vote of the AAO-HNS Membership on June 4, 2020. Section 1.01. Registered Office The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation”) shall have and continuously maintain…
