Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Reimbursement for Audiograms
May 16, 2005
I understand Medicare does not reimburse for an audiogram unless it is part of a medical evaluation referred by a physician. However, what if during a hearing aid check it is apparent there is a decre... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can Medications Worsen Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome?
May 16, 2005
Could medications worsen vestibular aqueduct syndrome? For example, if a patient with VAS took medication with a diuretic effect (side effects being dry mouth, difficulty urinating, where even nausea... Read More
Medical and Surgical Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Why Does the Carhart Notch appear at 2000Hz?
May 9, 2005
Editor's note: Dr. Emanuel provided an update of this Ask the Expert that included new research findings into this phenonmenon. Please read the latest information here: http://www.audiologyonline.com/... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Medical and Surgical
Football CROS
May 9, 2005
I have a 13 year old who is playing on the offensive line of his middle school football team. With this 50 dB SNHL he is having much trouble hearing the calls from the quarterback. He has BTEs but can... Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Hearing Aids - Adults Pediatrics
'Available Word' Pattern on the SSW
May 2, 2005
I gave a young man (age 7y 11 mo) the SSW the other day and he had an interesting response pattern that I hadn't seen before. He would get the LC word incorrect but replace it with the RNC word, e.g.... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
NAL-R v. NAL-NL1
April 25, 2005
In simple terms, what is the real difference between the NAL-R and the NAL-NL1 fitting rationales? I would appreciate some clarification. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Contact Codes for ENG
April 25, 2005
I see in an article at this site that we are limited to billing certain ENG procedures at 4 or less. Could I get website recommendations for obtaining information about how many tests are allowed on o... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Billing for Canalith Repositioning Procedure
April 18, 2005
I am trying to find out the best CPT code for the canalith repositioning procedure. Is there a code that can be used for insurance reimbursement? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Practice Management and Professional Issues
Positive 'Rollover'
April 11, 2005
What percentage rollover would be considered positive when doing speech discrimination testing at suprathreshold levels? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
'Identity' Options in Oticon Syncro
April 11, 2005
Please explain when the "Identity" options/alternatives within the Syncro should be changed? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Reimbursement for Procedures Performed at an Ambulatory Surgery Center
April 4, 2005
Our physicians employ an audiologist within our practice. We would like to be able to do an ABR at an Ambulatory Surgery Center on a child under one. Are we able to bill for this? Our ASC is stating t... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Electrophysiology
Unilateral Hearing Loss
March 28, 2005
At what level does a unilateral hearing loss begin to noticeably interfere with hearing in noise and localizing sound? Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Anterior Canal BPPV
March 28, 2005
What is the recommened treatment for BPPV in the anterior canal? I believe I have a pt. that is positive for BPPV in this canal. Pt. has classic BPPV signs. However, the nystagmus is rotary and downbe... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Probe Mic Measures with TM Perforation
March 21, 2005
Could you please direct me to some information on probe microphone measurements, particularly in cases where the client has TM perforation. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Hyperactive Caloric Responses
March 21, 2005
AN ENG I did recently on a patient who had a complaint of imbalance rather than true dizziness or vertigo, showed a 35% left weakness, as well as a lack of ocular inhibition on calorics. In addition t... Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Reducing Moisture Damage to Hearing Aids
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March 14, 2005
I am working with a 17 year old who plays hockey and would like to wear his hearing aids on the ice. Can you advise on how best to manage moisture and potential for damage Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Children Aural Habilitation - Children Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Pediatrics Pediatrics
Hearing Loss Through Bone Conduction
March 7, 2005
If a patient wears earmuffs in combination with custom made earplugs, can you still get hearing loss through bone conduction (through the skull) when shooting a variety of guns? What is the rate of at... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Communication Disorders and Behavioral Intervention Strategies
March 7, 2005
The most consistent challenge we are having with children with Down Syndrome focuses on their aggressive behaviors. Do you have suggestions for resources on helping parents and therapists with behavio... Read More
Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics
Hearing Requirements for Military Service
February 28, 2005
I have a patient who is a rising senior in high school. He is very interested in pursuing a career in the military. However, he has bilateral high frequency hearing loss. This prompts my question: Wha... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Degrees of Auditory Dys-Synchrony
February 21, 2005
Are there degrees of Auditory Dys-Synchrony? Can children have such a slight degree of Auditory Dys-Synchrony that they can speak clearly? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
