What is a Pharyngometer?
INTRODUCTION. An acoustic pharyngometer is a device that measures the upper airway size and stability in a noninvasive manner. 1,2 It was first used for airway measurement in 1980 by Fredberg.
What does a Rhinometer do?
Rhinomanometry measures air pressure and the rate of airflow during breathing. These measurements are then used to calculate nasal airway resistance. Acoustic rhinometry uses a reflected sound signal to measure the cross-sectional area and volume of the nasal passage.
What is the CPT code for Pharyngometry?
| CPT | |
|---|---|
| 92700 | Unlisted otorhinolaryngological service or procedure [when specified as acoustic pharyngometry] (Note: CPT code 92520 Laryngeal function studies; aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing is not considered appropriate for this service) |
What is freers incision?
Through the transfixion incision, using a Freer elevator in a sweeping motion, the mucoperichondrium is dissected off the entire septal cartilage and septal bone. This is typically performed on one side only in order to preserve blood supply to the septum.
What is a pharyngometer and how does it work?
The Pharyngometer graphically displays the relationship between the cross-sectional area of the airway and distance down the airway in centimeters. The Eccovision® Acoustic Rhinometer allows for quick and easy measurements of nasal patency.
What is an eccovision® acoustic pharyngometer?
The Eccovision® Acoustic Pharyngometer allows users to quickly and easily measure a patients’ pharyngeal airway size and stability from the Oral Pharyngeal Junction to the Glottis. The Pharyngometer graphically displays the relationship between the cross-sectional area of the airway and distance down the airway in centimeters.
What is the SGS eccovision acoustic rhinometer?
The SGS Eccovision Acoustic Rhinometer is used daily by many ENT and pulmonary physicians as part of screening and evaluation procedures for patients who present with; Deviated Septum, Allergy, Congestion, Nasal Resistance, Nasal Polyps, Hypertrophied Turbinates and any other type of upper airway obstruction or resistance.