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Panel Presentations

Rhinology/Allergy

Innovations in Office-Based Therapy for the Rhinology Patient

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Location: MBCC, Art Deco 229AB
CME/MOC Credit: 1
Disclosure(s):
Martin J. Citardi, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Pete S. Batra, MD, FACS, FARS:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

R. Peter Manes, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Since the advent of balloon sinus dilation, numerous office-based techniques for the treatment of diseases that affect the nose and paranasal sinuses have been introduced. In order for these technological advances to be successful, they must be appropriately applied based on disease- and patient-specific factors. In general, current office procedures for rhinology may be split into two categories: procedures for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and procedures for the treatment of chronic rhinitis symptoms.
The first part of this panel will present a framework that summarizes commonly performed office rhinology procedures. For the CRS procedures, balloon sinus ostial dilation and mometasone implants, as well as in-office office revision surgery, will be reviewed. For the rhinitis symptoms procedures, posterior nasal nerve ablation, nasal valve procedures (both radiofrequency and lateral nasal wall implants), and radiofrequency remodeling of turbinates and septal swell bodies will be presented. A case-based format will provide the framework for exploring the decision-making process for patient selection.
In the second part of this panel, coding and reimbursement strategies will be presented. Newer codes, including the radiofrequency nasal codes, will be discussed. The codes for mometasone implants will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Using a case-based approach, understand the indications for various in-office procedures for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis, including balloon sinus ostial dilation and mometasone implants.
  2. Using a case-based approach, understand the indications for various in-office procedures for the treatment of rhinitis symptoms, including posterior nasal nerve ablation, radiofrequency remodeling of the nasal airway and lateral nasal wall implants.
  3. Develop a strategy for coding and revenue cycle management for posterior nasal nerve ablation, radiofrequency procedures, mometasone implants and lateral nasal wall implants.

    Moderator(s)

  • MC

    Martin J. Citardi, MD

    Department Chair and Vice Dean
    McGovern Medical School (UTHealth Houston)
    Bellaire, TX, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Pete S. Batra, MD, FACS, FARS

    Stanton A. Friedberg, MD Chair in Otolaryngology, Professor and Chairman
    Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, IL, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • R. Peter Manes, MD

    Associate Professor
    Yale School of Medicine
    New Haven, CT, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.