Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Dizziness and Thyroid Disorders
October 12, 2009
When would an audiologist suspect that a thyroid dysfunction is contributing to a dizziness complaint? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
Marketing a Hearing Care Practice on the Web - Search Listings
October 5, 2009
I've noticed some listing services (like Dex) often occupy all of the highest ranking spots in an online search. How can organic listings "cut through" those listings to rise above them? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Using RECD with Open Fittings
September 28, 2009
When verifying open canal fittings, what is the suggested way to measure real-ear to coupler difference (RECD)? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Back to Back and Smush Errors on the SSW
September 28, 2009
On the SSW, how do you score: a) snow fight foot ball; b) bad play play ground, and c) white dogs and dog house? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Stages of Grief as they Apply to Acceptance of Hearing Loss
September 21, 2009
Do the Kubler-Ross five stages of grief apply to people with hearing loss who are in denial? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Frequency Compression and Dead Regions
September 21, 2009
Is there research to support using frequency compression for a patient with a dead region? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Medicare: Participating and Non-Participating Providers
September 14, 2009
What is the difference between participating and non-participating providers for Medicare? What are the options for audiologists in being able to participate in either manner? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
CPT Codes for Cochlear Implant Repairs
September 14, 2009
Would it be appropriate to report CPT 92700 for troubleshooting a non-working speech processor for a cochlear implant? Read More
Cochlear Implants Practice Management and Professional Issues
Compensation: Salaried Employee to Percentage of Profit
August 31, 2009
I've worked in an ENT office for many years as a salaried employee and they are now considering changing our status to independent contractors so that we would take a biweekly draw from everything tha... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing
August 24, 2009
Clarify "disinfect" versus "clean." What products clean/disinfect equipment, and what products sterilize equipment? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Making the Web Work for Your Practice - Domain Names
August 17, 2009
I'm setting up a Web site for my hearing care practice. Any advice about domain names? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Hearing Loss Simulations and Counseling
August 10, 2009
In counseling musicians about hearing conservation and noise induced hearing loss, have you found hearing loss simulators to be useful? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Caloric Testing and Phase Lead on Rotary Chair Testing
August 10, 2009
What does it mean if you have normal calorics and phase lead on rotary chair testing? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Billing Medicare for In-Patient Audiologic Services at a Rehab Facility
August 3, 2009
I have an audiologist performing hearing tests at a rehab facility one day per week. The otolaryngologist has office space at the facility and the equipment is her own. Will these services be reimburs... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Oscillators for Canalith Repositioning
July 27, 2009
Some practitioners use vibration combined with Canalith Repositioning (CRP) for cupulolithiasis. What is used to generate vibrations? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Financial Considerations and Hearing Aid Counseling
July 27, 2009
How does the financial burden of hearing aids affect an audiologist's motivational interviewing during hearing aid counseling? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Options for Using a Stethoscope with Hearing Aids
July 20, 2009
I have a moderate to severe high frequency sensorineural hearing loss in both ears. I am an RN who needs to use a stethoscope daily. I am having trouble adapting my hearing aids for this. We've been w... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Stimulus Levels for Pediatric REM
July 13, 2009
What stimulus levels should be used to verify average conversational speech when performing real ear measurements in children? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Correlation Between VEMP and Caloric Testing
June 29, 2009
Could you review the VEMP and its correlation to caloric testing? Also, does a normal VEMP in the presence of a unilateral caloric weakness indicate saccule involvement only? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Should Tympanometry Be Performed in the Absence of Middle Ear Concerns?
June 22, 2009
Is it necessary to perform tympanometry on a patient if there are no middle ear concerns and the audiogram compares well with past audiograms? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
