AAO24: Allergic Rhinitis: Avoidance of Leukotriene Inhibitors
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UsePercentage of patients age 2 years and older patients with allergic rhinitis who do not receive leukotriene inhi…
AAO23: Allergic Rhinitis: Intranasal Corticosteroids or Oral Antihistamines
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: No; N/APercentage of patients age 2 years and older with allergic rhinitis who are offered intranasal corticosteroids (INS) or nonse…
AAO17: Age-related Hearing Loss: Advanced Diagnostic Imaging of Bilateral Presbycusis or Symmetric SNHL
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UsePercentage of patients age 60 years and older with a diagnosis of bilateral presbycusis or symmetric sensorineur…
AAO16: Age-related Hearing Loss: Audiometric Evaluation
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Care CoordinationPercentage of patients age 60 years and older who failed a hearing screening and/or who report suspected heari…
Position Statement: Global Humanitarian Outreach
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) recognizes that many of its members voluntarily engage in global humanitarian outreach e…
Position Statement: Humanitarian Photography
Position StatementThe American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recognizes that photodocumentation of patients and procedures during humanitarian efforts is criti…
AAO-HNS New Technology Pathway Process
ArticlesFor those interested in receiving input from the Academy on obtaining a new CPT code, or revise an existing CPT code set for new technology that is relevant to…
ASPS29: Avoidance of Opioid Prescriptions for Closure and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Opioid-related MeasureNQF Number: N/APercentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, w…
ASPS28: Continuation of Anticoagulation Therapy in the Office-based Setting for Closure and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Patient SafetyNQF Number: N/APercentage of procedures in patients, aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer, on prescr…
ASPS27: Avoidance of Post-operative Systemic Antibiotics for Office-based Closures and Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Appropriate UseNQF Number: N/APercentage of procedures in patients aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of skin cancer who underw…
ASPS26: Patient Satisfaction with Information Prior to Facial Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection Procedures+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Patient ExperienceNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 18 and older who underwent facial reconstruction after skin cancer…
ASPS24: Visits to the ER or Urgent Care Following Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; OutcomeNQF Number: N/APart 1: Percentage of patients aged 18 and older who underwent reconstruction after skin cancer resection…
ASPS22: Coordination of Care for Anticoagulated Patients Undergoing Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Resection+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Care CoordinationNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 18 and older on prescribed anticoagulation medication who underwent…
Position Statement: Voice Therapy in the Treatment of Dysphonia
Position StatementVoice therapy contributes to increased effectiveness and efficiency in the otolaryngologist's diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders. Research data and exp…
Tracheotomy Recommendations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Position StatementCreated and Supported by the Airway and Swallowing Committee of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Contributors:Noah P. Parker, MD, I…
ASPS18: Shared-decision making for post-operative management of discomfort following Rhinoplasty+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Opioid-related MeasureNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 15 years and older who had a rhinoplasty procedure who had doc…
ASPS17: Patient Satisfaction with Rhinoplasty Procedure+*
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; OutcomeNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 15 years and older who had a rhinoplasty procedure who demonstrated improveme…
ASPS16: Airway Assessment for patients undergoing Rhinoplasty+
Quality MeasureDownload PDFHigh Priority: Yes; Patient SafetyNQF Number: N/APercentage of patients aged 15 years and older who had a rhinoplasty procedure for whom the nasal …
