Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
What are the Advantages of an Ear-Level FM Receiver versus Body Worn?
August 13, 2007
Are there any data that you have collected that show a clear, functional superiority to an ear-level FM receiver versus a body worn? A lot of parents contact me desiring to have an ear-level system fo... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics
Coding for reflex testing
August 13, 2007
If we perform only ipsilateral acoustic reflex test rather than ipsilateral and contralateral, how is our billing code modified? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Coding for normal hearing and the use of other diagnosis codes.
August 7, 2007
Coding for normal hearing - can V65.5 be used? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Billing for Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential
August 6, 2007
We are considering performing VEMPs in our otologist's office but are unsure how to bill for it. Do you know if there is a CPT that can be used and if this is normally covered by insurance plans? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Getting More Referrals from Primary Care Physicians
July 30, 2007
Is there a simple way to get more referrals from Primary Care Physicians? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Consensus for Normal Thresholds for BOA and VRA
July 30, 2007
What is the consensus on pediatric behavioral hearing testing (4 months+) regarding the upper limit of normal? In other words, what is defined as a "Normal range" of response for young infan... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Billing v5010 and 92557 on the same date.
July 30, 2007
Is V5010 the same as 92557 and can they be billed on the same date? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Procedure for Obtaining Aided Thresholds with Baha
July 23, 2007
Could you please provide the procedure for performing aided threshold testing for a patient with a Baha? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
Keeping Pediatric Earmolds in Place
July 23, 2007
My son is 3 and half years old and hearing impaired. He doesn't let me fix his earmold inside his ear; I am consistently trying but he repeatedly removes it. Please give me some suggestions. Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
How much should I charge/bill insurance?
July 23, 2007
What happens when the insurance company will not tell you how much they will reimburse? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Valuation of an Existing Audiology Practice
July 16, 2007
What are the most common ways to establish the "worth" of a practice in order to work with a prospective buyer? I have heard about - price per file, price based on an average of X years of income, etc... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Need for a PCP referral
July 16, 2007
When is a referral from a PCP necessary? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Will EduLink Work with Unilateral Hearing Loss?
July 9, 2007
What are your thoughts about using the EduLink for unilateral hearing loss? Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics
Direct Mailing Services Offered by Sycle
July 9, 2007
Direct mailings are an integral part of my practice for patient acquisition and retention. What services do you offer and will I have control over making changes within the system? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Conformity Evaluation
July 9, 2007
What is a conformity evaluation? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Criteria for Hearing Screening Failure
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July 2, 2007
ASHA guidelines recommend a screening level of 25 dB HL from 1000 through 4000 Hz for adult hearing screenings. I cannot find recommended criteria for adult hearing screening failure that would warran... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Coding Questions Related to Balance and Dizziness
July 1, 2007
What codes should we use for CRP, canalith repositioning procedure/Epley Maneuver? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Coding Overview, Basics of Documentation and Current Update.
June 27, 2007
Can you give an overview of CPT Codes, ICD9 Codes and the basics of documentation? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Should I Advertise in the Yellow Pages?
June 25, 2007
Should I be in the yellow pages for advertising, or should I focus on things like direct mail? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Much Does Hearing Aid Price Matter to Patients?
June 25, 2007
How much does the price of hearing aids actually matter to patients? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
