Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
VA Hearing Aid Benefits
April 22, 2002
Dr. Dennis, every now and then I see a veteran in the office. More often than not, I have no idea if they are eligible for VA benefits. Are all veterans eligible for VA hearing aid benefits? How do I... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Coding for ABR
April 15, 2002
PART II am looking for a CPT code for Universal Newborn Hearing screens that we are now doing on all newborns in our hospital. Can you help me? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Mismatch Negativity: It's Use in Diagnosis of APD
April 8, 2002
Would MMN be a useful tool for diagnosing CAPD in children in the age group who cannot perform on dichotic digits test? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Electrophysiology
Auditory Neuropathy/Auditory Dys-Synchrony
April 1, 2002
Patients with auditory neuropathy/auditory dys-synchrony (AN/AD) continue to present clinical challenges, particularly related to management. Clinical methods are available to accurately identify pati... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Otoacoustic Emissions Electrophysiology
Fluctuating Hearing with Menstruation
March 25, 2002
Have you found any correlation between changes in hearing and a woman's menstrual cycle? I have a female patient who has threshold shifts of approximately 10dB immediately preceding and during menstru... Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss
Clinical utility of the vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP)
March 18, 2002
Does the Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential have relevance in today's balance disorder clinic? If so, what protocols would you recommend? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology
Cough Secondary to Hearing Aids?
March 11, 2002
I've had 3 patients in the last 8 months who have consistently complained that their hearing aids brought about a constant urge to cough or clear their throat. I assumed it was from vagus nerve in the... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Medical and Surgical
CPT Codes & Billing for Tinnitus Maskers
March 4, 2002
What is the CPT code for a tinnitus masker? What is the likelihood that an insurance company will pay for one? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Management of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
February 25, 2002
What are the recent developments in the management of noise-induced hearing loss? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Hearing and Hearing Loss
Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
February 18, 2002
What are the most recent advances in the management of Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome (LVAS)? What is the audiologist's role? Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical
Aural Rehab with a Hearing Impaired Teenager
February 11, 2002
What aural rehab recommendations would you suggest for a 14 year old whose audiogram revealed a low frequency sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear with excellent speech discrimination ability, a... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Aural Habilitation - Children Pediatrics
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Tests
February 4, 2002
When is it appropriate to perform eustachian tube dysfunction testing? How is it performed and how are the results interpreted? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Efficacy of Using Drying Kits with Batteries
January 28, 2002
Can a dry-aid kit be used successfully to extend the life of zinc-air batteries? What about other types of batteries: such as NiCad, mercury, carbon, etc.? Read More
Degree of Noise Reduction with Various Commercial Noise Protectors
January 21, 2002
Is there data on the amount of attenuation/NRR for custom silicone and acrylic earmolds as noise protectors? How do they compare with foam and premolded flanged disposables that are typically used? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
CAPD/APD Age Restrictions
January 14, 2002
At what age can APD/CAP disorders first be diagnosed? (Note: We use the terms APD -Auditory Processing Disorder and , CAPD- Central auditory processing Disorder interchangably) Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Cerumen Production and Earmold Use
January 7, 2002
Is there any evidence that cerumen production is increased when using earmolds? Or, is it that earmolds block the ear from natural drainage so it just appears that there is more cerumen? Also, is ther... Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Infection Control
Hearing Aids, Hearing and T-Coils
December 31, 2001
What is the best communication system for hearing impaired people communicating with telephones? Please address ''Blue-Tooth'' and T-coil systems, and any other recommended technologies. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Noise Reduction Ratings
December 24, 2001
Please discuss the current noise reduction rating (NRR) systems and their applicability to passive hearing protection devices. Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Returns for Credit (RFC)
December 17, 2001
What is the current industry return rate of hearing aids, and what is the most common cause for those returns? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing and Hearing Loss
Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome
December 10, 2001
Is there a difference between vestibular aqueduct syndrome and enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome? Please describe the medical and audiologic presentation that is most often related to this syndrom... Read More
Medical and Surgical Hearing and Hearing Loss
