The ANS is committed to continued education, lifelong learning and professional development of all of our members. We recognize the particular importance of on-line learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and so are pleased to provide the following educational resources for the Neurotology community.

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS/CONFERENCES & EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ANS CODING STRATEGIES WEBINAR
Monday, April 17
8:00 PM E.T.

The ANS Education Committee is pleased to present a live webinar event on coding practices and strategies in lateral skull base surgery. The webinar will involve a panel of four Neurotologists with active skull base practices from around the US.

The agenda will include:

- A review of coding strategies for skull base surgery involving Acoustic Neuromas
- Open Discussion regarding the use of Legacy/Approach codes vs. use of Skull Base and Resection codes
- A review of coding strategies for skull base surgery involving Non-Acoustic tumors, CSF leak, SCDS and other conditions
- A discussion on payer mixes and reimbursement
- Alerts on how to properly utilize modifiers, ancillary codes, and codes for secondary procedures
- Dialogue regarding coding discrepancies between ACGME key Indicator logs and professional surgical billing.
- Live QA time with the panel.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Date: Monday, April 17, 2023
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET
Webinar Link

Did you miss the informative ergonomics webinar??
No worries, tune in here!

"SURGICAL ERGONOMICS FOR THE NEUROTOLOGIST"

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are extremely prevalent in surgeons, with widely cited rates exceeding 70% across all surgical fields including otolaryngology. Within otolaryngology, otology/neurotology has some of the highest cited rates of neck, shoulder and back pain. Work-related MSD results in negative consequences for both personal health and professional/career longevity. This seminar will discuss ergonomic factors relevant to the neurotologist, including risk factors specific to otology/neurotology, impact of technology, and evidence-based techniques to prevent or mitigate work-related MSD. Panelists and moderators include individuals with published expertise on this topic in otology/neurotology, as well as those with unique expertise in ergonomics and otolaryngology as well as human factors research.
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM ET
Webinar Link
Please contact Dr. Erika Walsh with questions.

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Did you miss the ANS webinars? You can still TUNE IN.

ANS DocMatter Live! - aired July 21, 2021

ANS D/I Committee/AOS presents "Achieving Equity in Surgical Healthcare" - aired June 14, 2021

ONLINE COURSES

(no CME credit)

Controversies in the Evaluation & Management of Otosclerosis
This seminar is a provides a comprehensive discussion of all aspects of otosclerosis, from pathophysiology, presentation and diagnosis, historical evolution of surigcal procedures and current surgical techniques. The seminar has embedded video and audio narration and is designed to allow the participant the option to review the slides at their own pace.

This course was developed by members of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) - Otology and Neurotology Education Committee and the American Neurotology Society (ANS) Video Repository Group.

Course Director: John T. McElveen, MD
ANS Video Repository Group:
Laura Brainard MD
Matthew L. Bush MD, PhD
Maura K. Cosetti MD
Aaron K. Remenschneider MD
Shawn M. Stevens MD
Esther X. Vivas MD
*additional video content provided by George Wanna, MD