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Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Mouth, and Throat)

Hospitals report annual procedure volume for otolaryngology (ear, nose, mouth, and throat) procedures including:

Ear Procedure
Mouth Procedure
Nasal/ Sinus Procedure
Pharynx/adenoid/tonsol Procedure

Experts agree that patients often have better outcomes when their procedure is performed by a surgeon and surgical teams with adequate, ongoing experience performing a particular procedure. However, Leapfrog has not yet established minimum hospital or surgeon volume standards.

Reporting Period

Surveys submitted prior to September 1: 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023
Surveys (re)submitted on or after September 1: 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024

Patients Included in the Measure

Outpatients (Patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day)
Adults and Children