Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Causes of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
July 19, 2004
I'm a 44 year old female with sensorineural hearing loss of unknown origin, though we are assuming it is from exposure to loud music when I was younger. For the past 5 years I have protected myself fr... Read More
Medical and Surgical Hearing and Hearing Loss
Coding for the HINT
July 12, 2004
I work with 3 ENT's and would like to implement the use of hearing in noise tests. What CPT codes are typically used for this test? What is the typical amount billed? Do Medicare and private insurance... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Treatment for Severe Vertigo
July 5, 2004
What is the most widely accepted treatment for severe vertigo? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
UCL and Stapedius Reflex Threshold
June 28, 2004
Is there a link between the UCL and the stapedius reflex threshold? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Occlusion Effect
June 21, 2004
I have a client who seems to have unusually severe occlusion problems. His low frequency thresholds at 250Hz, 500Hz and 1000Hz average 35dB in both ears. He has a severe high frequency loss in both ea... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Lead Poisoning and Tinnitus
June 14, 2004
I recently saw a 14 year old child who was diagnosed with lead poisoning at age 3. In addition he has ADHD/LD and behavior issues. The child has reportedly noticed tinnitus for the last two to three w... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
SeboTek and the "new" P.A.C.
June 7, 2004
Is the SeboTek PAC device new? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
The Baha® System for Unilateral Sensori-Neural Hearing Loss
May 31, 2004
Are there alternative treatments for unilateral sensorineural hearing loss in adults and children? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
May 24, 2004
Please discuss Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome, including management and counseling. How often should hearing be monitored? Read More
Medical and Surgical
Loud Noise During Exercise
May 17, 2004
Does loud noise during exercise affect hearing? If so, to what degree? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Defining the P.A.C.
May 10, 2004
In SeboTek ads, I have noticed the term "PAC." What does PAC mean? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Current Research in Hyperacusis
May 3, 2004
What is the current status and probable future direction for research in hyperacusis Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Coding for the Sensory Organizational Test
April 26, 2004
We need help with coding for the SOT (sensory organizational test) done during an ENG. Can audiologists perform this test and can they use the code 97750 in an ENT office without a physical therapist? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Placing the Receiver (Speaker) Closer to the TM
April 19, 2004
Why does the SeboTek PAC deep canal fitting require less gain and yield less distortion than other hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Athletics and Earpieces
April 12, 2004
I am trying to locate some sort of soft earpieces or inserts for people who wear hearing aids while participating in sports. Do you know of anything on the market that would reduce the risk of injury... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
CPT Code for Unsuccessful OAE Evaluation
April 5, 2004
What CPT code should you use when a diagnostic OAE evaluation could not be performed due to high internal noise and/or infant was very active? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Otoacoustic Emissions
Causes of Fungal Infection in the EAC
March 29, 2004
I have a client who has worn an ITE for many years. He recently obtained a new one and shortly after developed a fungal infection in his ear which he attributes to the device. What are the common caus... Read More
Medical and Surgical Infection Control
Tinnitus and Arteriosclerosis
March 22, 2004
I have a 90 year old client with tinnitus in the right ear which she says she can stop for a few minutes by rubbing the bottom of her front teeth with her finger or by pressing behind her right ear. W... Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Stark Law and Hearing Aid Dispensing
March 15, 2004
Can you explain the Stark Law and how it applies to hearing aid dispensing in a hospital facility? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Cerebral Palsy and ABR
March 8, 2004
Can CP affect ABR results in young children and give false positive results? Read More
Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
