Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Billing as an Au.D.
September 24, 2007
Can an audiologist with an Au.D. bill differently than a non-Au.D. audiologist, to improve or increase reimbursement? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Asymmetrical Low Frequency Hearing Loss and Acoustic Neuroma
September 24, 2007
I have a patient that presents with asymmetrical low frequency (250-1000 Hz) sensorineural hearing loss with symmetrical high frequencies. Is there a possibility this patient could have an acoustic ne... Read More
Medical and Surgical Electrophysiology Hearing and Hearing Loss
Performing Electrical ABRs Post-Cochlear Implantation
September 17, 2007
I work with patients who have cochlear implants. The physician with whom I work wants to begin performing Electrical ABRs post-implantation. How do I use my evoked potential system for EABR testing? Read More
Electrophysiology Cochlear Implants
Billing for attending IEP meetings
September 17, 2007
Is there any way to bill for attending school-based IEP meetings, providing in-services to preschool teachers as well as functional listening evaluations? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Sensitivity of VEMP to Detect Endolymphatic Hydrops
September 10, 2007
Can you define the differences in sensitivity of procedures such as the Cochlear Hydrops Analysis Masking Procedure (CHAMP) and the VEMP in identifying endolymphatic hydrops versus cochlear hydrops? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical
NPI Numbers and Medicare
September 10, 2007
Now that we have the NPI number, do we stop using Medicare and Medicaid numbers? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Billing for OAEs
September 3, 2007
I have some confusion regarding the correct way to bill for OAE testing, comprehensive or unlimited? Read More
Interaural Attenuation Values
August 27, 2007
What interaural attenuation values do you recommend using with insert earphones? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Billing for pediatric ABRs
August 27, 2007
I work at a hospital where we do ABR for the purpose of identifying hearing loss in babies and young children. We often complete several ABRs, i.e. click, bone conduction, and tone burst ABR at severa... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Mailings Managed by Sycle
August 20, 2007
What is the cost-benefit of allowing Sycle to handle my mailings, as opposed to hiring an in-house assistant? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
'Incident' to billing for VNGs
August 20, 2007
I want to know about "incident to" billing for VNGs. I have a Medicare and Medicaid numbers and they will bill my number for those patients but the ENT is not enrolled for some third party payers and... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
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
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
