Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
What is Considered a Standard Threshold Shift?
February 6, 2006
Do we have documentation of what is considered a significant shift in hearing? They're using 15dB or more in at least two different frequencies, but not sure if that is a good guideline or not. Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Hearing Aid Batteries Only Lasting 4 Hours
February 6, 2006
From time to time, my batteries only last about 4 hours and I have to change them. These are fresh Rayovac batteries. Any suggestions? Read More
Definition of CPT Code 92557
February 6, 2006
If I bill 92557, is there a specification for "traditional" audiometry? When I bill 92557, I have typically tested at 9 frequencies (.125, .25, .5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 kHz). I have also seen persons who... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Voltage of Zinc Air Batteries
January 30, 2006
Every package of RAYOVAC L13ZA-8 batteries that I open shows maximum voltage of 1.38 volts instead of 1.4 volts as listed on the package. Why is this? Why don't the batteries read 1.4 volts? My hearin... Read More
Vestibular Referrals from Physical Therapy
January 30, 2006
If Physical Therapy (PT) wanted to refer a patient to Audiology for Vestibular testing and the patient was originally referred to PT by a Primary Care physician for another concern and issue, can the... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Sticky Film on Hearing Aid Case from Battery
January 30, 2006
What would create a sticky film to migrate into hearing aid cases from the battery? Read More
Rayovac ProLine Difference
January 23, 2006
How does ProLine differ from other retail batteries, even though they are both "Rayovac"? Read More
Listening Complaint v. Auditory Impairment
January 23, 2006
I am working with 2 members of a family who on one level appear to have an auditory processing disorder. However, when their auditory and language skills were evaluated independently they did not test... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Hearing and Hearing Loss
What is the Difference Between CPT and ICD-9 Codes?
January 16, 2006
What is the difference between CPT and ICD-9 codes? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Life Expectancy of Unused Batteries
January 16, 2006
What is the life of an unused battery post year 1, 2, 3, and 4? Do thinner components being used have a greater risk of perforation? Read More
Fistula Testing with Posturography?
January 16, 2006
Is it possible to do a Fistula test using computerized dynamic posturography and your office tympanometer? I know there are some manufacturers with specific equipment designed to be an addition to you... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Medical and Surgical
What is the Optimum Number of Hearing Aid Channels?
January 9, 2006
Are there any studies/research done regarding the effect of multiple bands and/or channels to increase the benefits received through amplification? If so, what is optimal? Also is there any research d... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Billing for Video-Assisted Dix-Hallpike
January 9, 2006
In patients suspect for BPPV I do a video assisted Dix-Hallpike to confirm BPPV and to document the findings. The patient is scheduled to return for repositioning on another day. Can I charge for the... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Batteries Packaged in the UK
January 9, 2006
On the backs of many battery packs we get, it is marked "Made in the UK." Are all of Rayovac batteries made in the United Kingdom? Read More
Candidacy Criteria for the Baha System
January 2, 2006
I am a Doctor interested in referring patients for BAHAs. My question is concerns criteria on pure tone average for BAHAs. What hearing threshold level in dB for a conductive hearing loss or mixed hea... Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
CPT Code for Canalith Repositioning
January 2, 2006
I was wondering what the CPT code is for canalith repositioning maneuver? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Speech Perception for Unilateral v. Bilateral Hearing Loss in Children
December 26, 2005
I was reading an article regarding Unilateral Hearing Loss and came upon a study conducted by (Bess, Tharpe, & Gibler, 1986). This study went on to describe effects of unilateral hearing loss on speec... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics
Hearing Care Practice Management Systems
December 19, 2005
I'm an audiologist with a growing dispensing practice. Is there software that will assist in filing the medicare (and other insurance) forms? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
My Child Has a Unilateral Hearing Loss
December 12, 2005
My son is now one year old and was diagnosed with unilateral hearing loss when he was born. Now that he is starting to talk, I wonder is there anything I can do to help him with his speech. He does no... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics Pediatrics
Electrical Auditory Brainstem Response (EABR)
December 5, 2005
How to I setup for an Electrical Auditory Brainstem Response (EABR)? Read More
Electrophysiology Cochlear Implants
