What this code covers
Otolaryngology Services
Includes
Otolaryngologists (ENT) Physicians who specialize in adult & pediatric ENT, Physicians Assistants who specialize in ENT, ENT technicians/technologists, audiologists and audiology technicians/ technologists.
Excludes
Family & Internal Medicine Physicians (both MD’s and DO’s) (Q509), Pediatricians/Pediatrics (Q516), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Nursing/ Medical Assistants (all fall under Q401-Nursing), Speech Therapists and Physical and Occupational Therapists (Q518 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation).