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
2010
Initial Clinical Experience with Balloon Dilation in Revision Frontal Sinus Surgery
Wycherly BJ, Manes RP, Mikula SK. Initial Clinical Experience with Balloon Dilation in Revision Frontal Sinus Surgery. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2010, 119: 468-471. PMID: 20734968, DOI: 10.1177/000348941011900707.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRevision frontal sinus surgeryFrontal sinus surgeryLund-Mackay scoreBalloon dilationFrontal ostiumSinus surgeryPostoperative infectionAverage Lund-Mackay scoreEndoscopic frontal sinus surgeryFrontal sinus diseaseInitial clinical experienceEndoscopic patencyPersistent sinusitisRadiographic improvementFrontal headacheSinus diseasePatency ratesTomography scanInvasive techniquesOutcome measurementsPatientsClinical experienceOstiumAdditional proceduresSurgery