AUD18
PreCon: Diagnosis & Non-Surgical Treatment of Vestibular Disorders in ENT
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Ticketed Workshop
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Session Speakers
Session Description
Among the most common complaints reported in ENT offices by patients, is that of dizziness and imbalance. These symptoms are presented by individuals across the lifespan with a greater prevalence in the older adult patient. The majority of these patients present with chronic conditions and often are not candidates for medical or surgical management. As a result, many patients are left with few options and often are told “learn to leave with it” or sent off to therapy without an actual diagnosis of the functional impairment to be treated.
This Pre-Con will present a comprehensive look at the evidence based clinical pathways and proven strategies to enhance patient care and generate revenues for otolaryngology practices large and small. New CPT codes and favorable reimbursement rates in 2021, dispel the belief that neurodiagnostic testing cannot be profitable.
Topics will include:
Test battery
• Auditory Evoked Potentials
• Cervical and Ocular VEMP
• Electrocochleography
• Videonystagmography
• Video Head Impulse Test
Practice Management
• CPT Codes
• Reimbursement
• Scheduling strategies
• Personnel
Diagnosis Based Strategies
• Role of Amplification and Balance
• Canalith Repositioning Maneuvers (CRM)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Fall Risk Management
Session Objectives
After attending this activity, attendees will be able to:
1. Describe the test components that comprise a comprehensive neurodiagnostic evaluation
2. Evaluate the fiscal aspects of adding neurodiagnostics within their practice
3. Select the appropriate non-surgical treatment for the dizzy and imbalance patient