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Ask The Experts

Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Tinnitus Maskers, Therapy, and Insurance Coverage

Christina Stocking, AuD

August 23, 2010

I realize tinnitus maskers and therapy are not routinely covered by insurance, but could you please tell me what CPT codes each could fall under? I work in an ENT setting. Thank You.   Read More

 


Web Marketing my Audiology Practice

Markus Hilbert, AuD

August 16, 2010

Are paid Internet searches or pay per click advertising worth the investment to help market my practice on the Web?   Read More


Cochlear Implants and Airport Security

Shelly Ozdamar

August 16, 2010

Do my patients need to remove their cochlear implant sound processors when they go through security checks at airports?   Read More


When to Increase Prices for Hearing Aids or Services

Granville Y. Brady, AuD Jr, FAAA

August 9, 2010

How do you know when it's time to increase prices for hearing aids or services?   Read More


Long Term Prognosis of Otosclerosis

Sam J. Marzo, MD

August 2, 2010

What is the long term prognosis of otosclerosis with and without a stapedectomy or stapedoctomy? What I mean is: does the disease progress to the inner ear even if the patient undergoes one of these p...   Read More

  


Hearing Aids with Integrated Bluetooth

Jerry Yanz, PhD, FAAA

August 2, 2010

Are any hearing aids available on the market today with integrated Bluetooth?   Read More


Sonic Innovations ion: FAQs

Erin Reichert, MS, CCC-A

July 26, 2010

If my patient is best fit with a Sonic Innovations' open fit product today...what happens if their hearing loss changes next year and they need more gain than an open fit can support?   Read More


Marketing the Audiology Profession

Dave Smriga

July 19, 2010

Why is it that most adult Americans still don't know what an audiologist is, or why seeing one is important if hearing loss is suspected?   Read More


Hyper-Compliant Tympanic Membrane and VEMP Responses

Kamran Barin, PhD

July 19, 2010

I understand that middle ear pathologies may negate a VEMP response. However, will hyper-compliant tympanic membranes also negate a VEMP response?   Read More

 


What is the Difference Between Profit Margin and Mark Up?

Granville Y. Brady, AuD Jr, FAAA

July 12, 2010

What is the difference between the terms "profit margin" versus "mark up"?   Read More


How Much Asymmetry is Considered Significant?

Douglas Beck, AuD

July 12, 2010

It has never been entirely clear when to refer to an ENT for an asymmetric hearing loss. I understand this question may be difficult to answer specifically and answers may vary depending on the patien...   Read More

 


The Key to Staff Retention

Markus Hilbert, AuD

June 28, 2010

Do you have any tips on retaining quality staff for an audiology practice?   Read More


When Do You Use Masking for ABR?

Karen Morris, MS, CCC-A

June 21, 2010

Are there any rules when you should use masking when testing ABR, and how do you know how much masking to use? How does the masking noise affect the result?   Read More


Sonic Innovations Touch: FAQs

Erin Reichert, MS, CCC-A

June 21, 2010

I know there are multiple parts to Sonic Innovations' Touch instrument. When I place an order, what do I need to know to get everything I need?   Read More


Abnormal Baseline Audiogram

David M. Lipscomb, PhD

June 14, 2010

What is the employer required to do if the first baseline audiogram comes back abnormal?   Read More

 


Norrie Disease

Cindy B. Pichler, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA

June 7, 2010

What is Norrie Disease and what are the audiologic and/or vestibular findings associated with this disorder?   Read More

  


Is Hansaton a New Company?

Robert Eastman

June 7, 2010

Is Hansaton a new company?   Read More


Using a Website to Grow a Practice

Dave Smriga

May 31, 2010

How can my website become a valuable tool for growing my practice?   Read More


Infection Control - Hepatitis B

A. U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA

May 24, 2010

What kind of infection control should an audiologist implement when working with patients who have Hepatitis B?   Read More

 


EXPRESS FAQs

Erin Reichert, MS, CCC-A

May 24, 2010

When I am fitting a Sonic Innovations' hearing aid, how can I see product fitting ranges with my patient's audiogram to know I'm fitting the aid with enough headroom?   Read More


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