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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Medical device utilization
  • Healthcare policy

Background:

  • Balloon sinus dilation (BSD) is a key treatment for chronic and recurrent acute rhinosinusitis.
  • Increased BSD use raises concerns about potential misuse, with expert consensus suggesting not all patients require six-sinus dilation.
  • Understanding current practice patterns is crucial for optimizing BSD's value.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the percentage of patients undergoing six-sinus BSD.
  • To evaluate factors associated with the practice of six-sinus BSD.
  • To explore outlier practice patterns in six-sinus BSD procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cross-sectional review of Medicare claims data from January 2022 to December 2023.
  • Included otolaryngologists performing at least 11 BSD procedures annually (high-volume clinicians).
  • Analyzed 21,290 unique BSD procedures performed by 522 otolaryngologists.

Main Results:

  • Sixty percent (12,799/21,290) of BSD procedures involved all six sinuses.
  • Eight percent of otolaryngologists performed six-sinus BSD in 100% of their cases.
  • A small group of physicians (2%) accounted for 10% of all six-sinus BSD procedures.

Conclusions:

  • The high volume of six-sinus BSD suggests potential overuse.
  • Significant practice variations underscore the need for clear guidelines for multisinus BSD.
  • Optimizing BSD utilization and value requires defined indications for comprehensive procedures.