2021
Billing patterns for in-office computerized tomography scans of the face/sinus by otolaryngologists
Patel R, Torabi S, Kasle D, Narwani V, Manes R. Billing patterns for in-office computerized tomography scans of the face/sinus by otolaryngologists. American Journal Of Otolaryngology 2021, 42: 103140. PMID: 34175773, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103140.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComputerized tomography scanCT scanTomography scanMedicare reimbursementMedicare FFS patientsMedicare FFS populationNumber of patientsFFS patientsRetrospective studyService patientsPathologic diagnosisMedian numberFFS populationPatient convenienceMedicare feeMedicare Part BOtolaryngologistsPractice settingsPreoperative planningPatientsBilling patternsProvider UtilizationScansCTMedicare
2020
Medicare Reimbursement for Balloon Catheter Dilations Among Surgeons Performing High Volumes of the Procedures to Treat Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Kasle DA, Torabi SJ, Narwani V, Manes RP. Medicare Reimbursement for Balloon Catheter Dilations Among Surgeons Performing High Volumes of the Procedures to Treat Chronic Rhinosinusitis. JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery 2020, 146: 264-269. PMID: 31971549, PMCID: PMC6990810, DOI: 10.1001/jamaoto.2019.4357.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBalloon catheter dilationCatheter dilationChronic rhinosinusitisENT surgeonsEndoscopic sinus surgeryPercentage of proceduresMedicare Part B National Summary Data FilesRetrospective reviewCostly conditionSurgical interventionSinus surgeryBalloon catheterThroat surgeonsInvasive alternativeParanasal sinusesMedian numberMAIN OUTCOMEMedicare populationMedical treatmentMedicare Provider UtilizationProcedure volumeOverall reimbursementRhinosinusitisSurgeonsPhysicians