Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Reflex Decay Testing
September 20, 2004
Please explain the procedure for reflex decay testing. Which ear is being tested and why? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Calculating Slow Phase Velocity of Nystagmus
September 13, 2004
How does one calculate the maximum slow phase velocity of a nystagmus beat? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
CPT v. DRG
September 6, 2004
What is the meaning of CPT? Is it similar to our DRG numbers? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Revising Baseline Audiogram Due to STS
August 30, 2004
A baseline audiogram was done in 1994. The patient had no STS (standard threshold shift) until this year, 2004. When do you change the baseline audio to the new audiogram? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Tinnitus and Herbal Drugs
August 23, 2004
Is there a connection between tinnitus and any of the popular herbal drugs (eg. St. John's Wort)? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Coding for Hearing Aids
August 16, 2004
I have heard from many insurance companies that the typical code forhearing aids-v5060 for monaural and v5140 for binaural are no longervalid. However, they will not give me the new codes, and I canno... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing Aids - Adults
Prozac and Dizziness
August 9, 2004
I have been off prozac for 9 months but am still experiencing a feeling of imbalance accompanied by a feeling of fullness in my ears and head and tinnitus. I've been to an otolaryngologist, had an MRI... Read More
Medical and Surgical Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Testing for CAPD in School Setting
August 2, 2004
I work in the public school setting. Testing instruments are limited! How can I effectively assess for CAPD? What tests should I administer? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Audiologic Findings with Down Syndrome
August 2, 2004
Are there typical audiological results for a child with Down Syndrome? Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical
Improving OAE Recordings in Neonates
July 26, 2004
I have a problem acquiring OAE results in infants from birth through about two months of age. Our protocol is to provide hearing screening on all children before their discharge, especially those with... Read More
Otoacoustic Emissions Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
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
