Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Coding for CPA and VRA
February 9, 2009
According to Otolaryngology Coding Alert (Vol. 9, No. 11, 2007), CPA (Conditioned Play Audiometry) and VRA (Visual Reinforcement Audiometry) should not be coded with 92552 or 92557 because CPA and VRA... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Posturography: Testing Concerns with the Pediatric Population
February 2, 2009
Would you expect a 3-year-old with an immature vestibular system to still remain upright on conditions 5 and 6 on Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
CPT Code for Changing a Baha Abutment
February 2, 2009
Is there a code for changing an 8mm abutment to a 10mm abutment for Baha? Would insurance coverage this change? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Practice Management and Professional Issues
Options for Temporary Earmolds
January 26, 2009
What should I use for temporary earmolds with my patients, whether I am using them to demo hearing aids in my office, or giving patients a loaner hearing instrument while theirs is in service? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Nonlinear Frequency Compression
January 19, 2009
Is frequency transposition the same as nonlinear frequency compression? Who can benefit from this type of technology? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What are 'Levels of Evidence'?
January 12, 2009
When discussing evidence based practices for hearing aid fitting, what is meant by the term 'levels of evidence'? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
In Ear Monitors: Custom or Universal?
January 5, 2009
What are the pros and cons of custom v. universal in ear monitors for musicians? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Coding Question - Conductive Loss Was Suspected But Hearing is Normal
January 5, 2009
If testing children either for the first time or following medical treatment for a conductive loss, and test results show that hearing is now normal, what code should be used? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Verifying Performance with Baha
December 22, 2008
I would like to do testing for validating Baha in unilateral hearing loss patients. Could you suggest some validated test procedures useful for showing Baha's role in localization and speech in no... Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Electronic Eavesdropping on Personal FM Systems
December 22, 2008
I have a client interested in using FM with his hearing aids but he is concerned about security - i.e., that someone will be able to pick up on his conversations. He works in a medical practice where... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Federal Regulations on Hearing Aids and Trial Periods
December 15, 2008
I would like to know where can I find specific FDA regulation on hearing aid dispensing such as evaluation periods on hearing aids. I emailed the FDA and have heard nothing. Also, can you send me info... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Hearing Protection Devices and Hearing Aids
December 8, 2008
Can you discuss the use of hearing protection devices for employees that are already wearing hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing Aids - Adults
Advanced DSP and Pediatric Hearing Aid Fittings
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December 1, 2008
When should advanced signal processing be used / not used for infants or children? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Pros and Cons of ENG/VNG, Air and Water Calorics
November 17, 2008
We have been referring our patients out for ENGs, but are now considering purchasing equipment and providing ENGs. What are the pros and cons of using air or water calorics? What should we consider wh... Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Altering Noise Sources to Protect Construction Workers
November 17, 2008
What is the best way to alter the source of noise in the construction industry in order to effectively protect workers? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Why Do Bone Conduction Hearing Aids Have an Extended Frequency Range?
November 10, 2008
Why do bone conduction hearing aids have extended frequency range beyond 4 KHz? What about distortion? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
In Ear Monitors for Musicians
November 10, 2008
I am seeing more and more musicians in my practice, and they often ask about in ear monitor (IEM) systems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these systems over traditional floor monitors? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Personal FM System for Better Hearing in the Courtroom
November 3, 2008
I have a client who is court reporter and has difficulty hearing in noisy courtrooms. Her hearing is in the low normal range, and she's not having difficulty in any other situation. She needs to hear... Read More
Assistive Devices
Correct Coding Initiative and CPT Code 92541 for Balance Evaluation
November 3, 2008
I heard that CPT code 92541 could not be billed with other balance codes. Is that still the situation? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Considerations When Selecting Hearing Aids for Infants and Children
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October 27, 2008
Other than applying evidence-based prescriptive targets, what else should be considered when selecting hearing aids for an infant or young child? Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
