Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
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
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
Tips for Successful Immittance Testing on Pediatric Patients
June 18, 2007
Could you provide some suggestions of how to successfully perform immittance measures on a pediatric patient? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Why Does Bio-logic Offer Only the Full HINT Pro System?
June 11, 2007
Why does Bio-logic offer only the full Hint Pro system and not the speech materials on CD? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Using TDH 39 Headphones During ABR Testing
June 11, 2007
It is my understanding that the use of TDH 39 earphones can result in electrical noise during ABR testing. Is this true? Read More
Electrophysiology
What is the Most Effective Way to Market My Practice
June 4, 2007
I have limited funds for marketing and am wondering what is the most effective way to market my practice? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Open Fit Hearing Aids for A 3-Year Old
June 4, 2007
Would you fit open style amplification on a 3 year old with normal hearing through 2K, notching to 50dB loss at 3-6k, returning to normal at 8k? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Refitting A Custom Hearing Aid to Another User
May 28, 2007
Is it legal to fit one person's custom made hearing aids for another person. That is, if a husband has ITEs and he passes away, can those ITEs be fit for his wife, brother etc.? I have heard conflicti... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Reporting Features Offered by Sycle
May 21, 2007
What kinds of reporting features does Sycle offer and how can I access these through my clinic? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Relationship Between Cerumen and Cholesterol
May 21, 2007
I work in cardiac rehabilitation and am wondering if there is a relationship between excessive cerumen and high cholesterol levels. Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Diagnosing Tullio Phenomenon
May 14, 2007
I need to know a diagnostic technique to test for Tullio's phenomenon. I read that this can be done by introducing a high-intensity signal to the ear, whether it be speech or pure tones. What levels o... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
