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Ask The Experts

Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Compression Strategy of Syncro

Donald J. Schum, PhD

May 30, 2005

Can you tell me more about the compression strategy used in Syncro? How do I make it work best for the patient?   Read More


Dizziness Caused by Amplification?

Gary Jacobson, PhD

May 23, 2005

A patient of mine has been using digital In-The-Ear hearing aids bilaterally for the past 6 months. He has previously used analog programmable In-The-Canal hearing aids bilaterally. Since he got fitte...   Read More


Reimbursement for Audiograms

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

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


Can Medications Worsen Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome?

Eric Sargent, MD

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

 


Why Does the Carhart Notch appear at 2000Hz?

Diana C. Emanuel, PhD, CCC-A

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

 


Football CROS

Lynda Clark, MS, CCC-A

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

  


'Available Word' Pattern on the SSW

Jack Katz, PhD, CCC-A/SLP

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


NAL-R v. NAL-NL1

Harvey Dillon, PhD

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


Contact Codes for ENG

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

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

 


Billing for Canalith Repositioning Procedure

Richard Gans, PhD

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

 


Positive 'Rollover'

Robert H. Margolis, PhD

April 11, 2005

What percentage rollover would be considered positive when doing speech discrimination testing at suprathreshold levels?   Read More


'Identity' Options in Oticon Syncro

Donald J. Schum, PhD

April 11, 2005

Please explain when the "Identity" options/alternatives within the Syncro should be changed?   Read More


Reimbursement for Procedures Performed at an Ambulatory Surgery Center

Mark Kander

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

 


Unilateral Hearing Loss

Anne Marie Tharpe, PhD

March 28, 2005

At what level does a unilateral hearing loss begin to noticeably interfere with hearing in noise and localizing sound?   Read More


Anterior Canal BPPV

Alan L. Desmond, AuD

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


Probe Mic Measures with TM Perforation

Donald Hayes, PhD

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


Hyperactive Caloric Responses

Kamran Barin, PhD

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


Reducing Moisture Damage to Hearing Aids

A. U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA, Robert J. Kemp, MBA

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 Loss Through Bone Conduction

Elliott H. Berger, MS, INCE Bd. Cert.

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


Communication Disorders and Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Paula S. Currie

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

 


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