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…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Leadership
March 3, 2025Leadership, Editorial Board, and Faculty Contributors Module Development Workgroup Lacey K. Adkins, MD Garima Agarwal, MD Iram N. Ahmad, MD Jenny Alyono, MD, MS Christopher H. Azbell, MD Michael Baddour, MD Brandon J. Baird, MD Fuad M. Baroody, MD Lauren A. Bohm, MD Kieran…
Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO
March 3, 2025Save the Date for #OTOMTG25 We look forward to seeing you October 11– 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mark your calendars today for the premier event for the specialty. Start Planning for #OTOMTG25 Featured See You in Indianapolis! Known for fast cars and blockbuster…
Exhibit
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…
International Joint Meetings
February 28, 2025Since its inception, the AAO-HNSF has cultivated ties to national otolaryngology societies and similar organizations around the world through the Academy's International Corresponding Societies program. AAO-HNSF assigns great importance to these relationships, which collectively advance the otolaryngology specialty in ways no…
AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum CME Information
February 27, 2025The AAO-HNS/F OTO Forum provides an intimate forum for leadership discussions and practice management tools, highlighting the current and future needs of private practice physicians caring for otolaryngologic patients. The program will thematically focus on all things private practice otolaryngology with the…
Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training
February 26, 2025The Section for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF) was born out of the Committee of Residents in Training, which had been in existence for over five years. Residents have a vote on the Board of Governors and a representative on the AAO-HNS…
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: Turbinectomy Guidance
February 25, 2025Q: I am experiencing denials on turbinectomy codes 30130 and 30140 when billed concurrently with a septoplasty or endoscopic sinus surgery procedures. Can you explain why? A: The Academy has received many inquiries related to the claims processing of CPT code 30130, Excision inferior turbinate…
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…
