Focused on a practical approach to coding, billing, and practice management, this text is user friendly and written for the practicing physician, audiologist, speech pathologist, physician extender, and coder. The income and integrity of a medical practice is tied to the effectiveness of coding and billing management. As profit margins are squeezed, the ability to optimize revenue by compliant coding is of the upmost importance. The Essential Guide to Coding in Otolaryngology: Coding, Billing, and Practice Management, Second Edition is vital not only for new physicians but for experienced otolaryngologists.

New to the Second Edition

• Strategies for integrating 2021 guidelines for coding and documenting office visits
• New and evolving office and surgical procedures, including Eustachian tube dilation and lateral nasal wall implants
• Updated coding for endoscopic sinus surgery and balloon sinus dilation
• Information on billing for telehealth visits
• Revision of all sub-specialty topics reflecting changes in coding and new technologies

Key Features

• All chapters written by practicing otolaryngologists, health care providers, practice managers, legal experts, and coding experts
• Discussion of the foundations of coding, billing, and practice management as well as advanced and complex topics
• Otolaryngology subspecialty-focused discussion of office-based and surgical coding
• Tips on how to code correctly in controversial areas, including the use of unlisted codes
• A robust index for easy reference