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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

What are the Advantages of an Ear-Level FM Receiver versus Body Worn?

Linda K. Thibodeau, PhD, CCC-A/SLP

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

    


Coding for normal hearing and the use of other diagnosis codes.

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

August 7, 2007

Coding for normal hearing - can V65.5 be used?   Read More


Billing for Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

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

 


Getting More Referrals from Primary Care Physicians

Kathy Foltner

July 30, 2007

Is there a simple way to get more referrals from Primary Care Physicians?   Read More


Consensus for Normal Thresholds for BOA and VRA

Roanne Karzon, PhD, CCC-A

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

 


Billing v5010 and 92557 on the same date.

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 30, 2007

Is V5010 the same as 92557 and can they be billed on the same date?   Read More


Procedure for Obtaining Aided Thresholds with Baha

George Cire, AuD

July 23, 2007

Could you please provide the procedure for performing aided threshold testing for a patient with a Baha?   Read More

 


Keeping Pediatric Earmolds in Place

Wende Yellin, PhD

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

  


How much should I charge/bill insurance?

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 23, 2007

What happens when the insurance company will not tell you how much they will reimburse?   Read More


Valuation of an Existing Audiology Practice

Robert M. Traynor, EdD, MBA

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


Need for a PCP referral

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 16, 2007

When is a referral from a PCP necessary?   Read More


How Will EduLink Work with Unilateral Hearing Loss?

Linda K. Thibodeau, PhD, CCC-A/SLP

July 9, 2007

What are your thoughts about using the EduLink for unilateral hearing loss?   Read More

    


Direct Mailing Services Offered by Sycle

Ridge Sampson

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


Conformity Evaluation

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 9, 2007

What is a conformity evaluation?   Read More


Criteria for Hearing Screening Failure

Sharon Beamer, AuD, Anne Oyler, MA, CCC-A

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


Coding Questions Related to Balance and Dizziness

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 1, 2007

What codes should we use for CRP, canalith repositioning procedure/Epley Maneuver?   Read More


Coding Overview, Basics of Documentation and Current Update.

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

June 27, 2007

Can you give an overview of CPT Codes, ICD9 Codes and the basics of documentation?   Read More


Should I Advertise in the Yellow Pages?

Kathy Foltner

June 25, 2007

Should I be in the yellow pages for advertising, or should I focus on things like direct mail?   Read More


How Much Does Hearing Aid Price Matter to Patients?

Amyn Amlani, PhD

June 25, 2007

How much does the price of hearing aids actually matter to patients?   Read More


Tips for Successful Immittance Testing on Pediatric Patients

Jen Duffey, MS, CCC-A

June 18, 2007

Could you provide some suggestions of how to successfully perform immittance measures on a pediatric patient?   Read More

 


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