Patient Care
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Referring Physician Codes
General Otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat)
When referring a new patient, please provide the patient his or her last three clinic notes to bring to the visit.Facial Plastic Surgery ( scar revision, rhinoplasty, blepharophasty, rhytidectomy, endoscopic brow lift, Botox, Restylane, Juvederm )
If sending an Authorization, please approve:- The clinic visit
- Nasal Endoscope (CPT codes, 31231,31237)
Voice Care ( laryngeal care, speech and swallowing )
If sending an Authorization, please approve:- The clinic visit
- Videostrobscopy (CPT code 31579)
- Provide hard copies of CT scans or MRI scans of neck
Sinus & Nasal Allergy ( rhinology, sinus surgery, nasal surgery )
If sending an Authorization, please approve:- The clinic visit
- Nasal Endoscope (CPT codes, 31231, 31237)
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (snoring, sleep apnea, thyroid masses and goiters, salivary gland tumors, pediatrics)
If sending an Authorization, please approve:- The clinic visit
- Laryngoscope (CPT code 31575)
- Nasal Endoscope (31231, 31237)
- Videostroboscopy (31579)
- Audiogram (92549,92548,92585,92587,92588)
- Provide hard copies of CT scans of the neck/sinus and or MRI scans of neck/IAC brain
Head & Neck Cancer ( squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid cancer, benign lesions, salivary gland disorder )
If sending an Authorization, please approve:
- The clinic visit
- Laryngoscope (CPT code 31575)
- Nasal Endoscope (31231,31237)
- Videostroboscopy (31579)
Otology & Neurotology (hearing, balance, dizziness)
If sending an Authorization, please approve:
- The clinic visit
- Audiogram (CPT codes 92546, 92548, 92585, 92587, 92588)
- Dizziness vestibular (CPT codes 92541, 92542, 92543,
92544, 92545, 92546, 92585) - Physical Therapy (CPT codes 97001, 97002)
- Provide hard copies of MRI scans of the ear/temporal bone