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/ Tonsil 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.
Time Period Covered
- 01/01/2019 - 12/31/2019
Patients Included in the Measure
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Outpatients (Patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day)
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Adults and Children