Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Have There Been Any New Changes to Phonak Sky V, CROS II or Roger Focus?
March 7, 2017
Since Phonak Sky V, CROS II and Roger Focus have been available in the market for a while, are there any new changes you have made to them? Read More
Assistive Devices Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
If a Patient Insists on an Annual Hearing Test, do I Bill Medicare for the Denial or Have the Patient Pay out of Pocket?
February 27, 2017
If a patient insists on an annual hearing test, and they have Medicare, do you bill Medicare and let it be denied or do you have the patient pay out of pocket at the time of service and not bill? Read More
Billing and Coding
Why Are Speech Mapping Targets Sometimes Below the Patient's Thresholds?
February 20, 2017
Why is it that sometimes my speech mapping targets in the high frequencies are below the patient’s thresholds? This has to be some calculation mistake, right? Don’t we want audibility? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children
What Should I Look for When Choosing a New Immittance Testing Solution?
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February 20, 2017
I need to purchase a new tympanometer and it has been a few years since I have looked for one. What is new in the area of immittance testing and what should I look for when choosing an immittance test... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Children
Ponto 3 Family of Bone Anchored Sound Processors: Q & A
February 1, 2017
For a four-year-old boy with microtia and atresia in his right ear and a conductive hearing loss who will wear a sound processor on a Softband - is Ponto 3 or Ponto 3 SuperPower recommended? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
How Can I Save Time and Improve My Patients' Experience with Immittance Testing?
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January 23, 2017
Immittance testing is a standard part of my workflow, but many times, I feel like I do not have control over the test process. Can you suggest ways to help me save time and improve my patients' ex... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Children
What ICD-10 Code is Appropriate for Normal Hearing Bilaterally with No Other Symptoms?
January 2, 2017
What ICD-10 code is appropriate for normal hearing bilaterally with no other symptoms? Is is appropriate to use H91.90? Read More
Billing and Coding
Is it Always Necessary to Test Both Ears When Conducting an ABR to Estimate Hearing Sensitivity?
December 19, 2016
Do you always test both ears when conducting ABR testing in infants to estimate hearing sensitivity, or is there a protocol for estimating the opposite ear in certain cases? Read More
Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Do You Have Suggestions for Cost Saving Tips for Practice and Office Management?
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December 1, 2016
Do you have suggestions for cost saving tips for practice and office management? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
How Can I Advance my Skills and Differentiate Myself as an Audiologist?
November 28, 2016
I’m in private practice and interested in continually advancing my skills and differentiating myself from my competition. What does Salus offer in this regard? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Are Cochlear Implants Utilized Worldwide?
November 21, 2016
Cochlear implants are a proven treatment for severe and profound hearing loss. Do you have any statistics regarding how many people need cochlear implants versus how many people receive them on a glo... Read More
Cochlear Implants
What is the Minimum Age for a Bone Anchored Hearing System?
November 14, 2016
What is the youngest age a child can be fit with a bone anchored hearing system? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Pediatrics
How Do I Troubleshoot Hearing Aid Directional Test Measurements?
November 14, 2016
I’m just starting to measure hearing aid directionality in my test box, but I sometimes get confusing results such as no test curve separation between the omni-directional and directional microp... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Will Sensors and Other Wearable Technology Integrate with Hearing Aids of the Future?
November 11, 2016
I've been reading about the potential for sensors to be integrated into hearing instruments and I think it's very exciting. What do you think is a realistic timeline for integrating this type... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What Models are Available in Sonic's New Celebrate Product Line?
October 24, 2016
What models are available in Sonic's new Celebrate product line? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
How Can I Maximize my Equipment Purchases While Minimizing the Financial Impact?
October 18, 2016
How can I maximize my equipment purchases while minimizing the financial impact? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Is Speech-in-Noise Testing Worth the Effort?
October 10, 2016
I fit a lot of hearing aids in my practice and am always looking for ways to improve my game. Is adding speech-in-noise testing worth the effort, and if so, what will I gain from adding it to my clin... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults VA Selections
What New Audiology-Related ICD 10 Codes and Changes Went Into Effect on October 1, 2016?
October 4, 2016
What new audiology-related ICD 10 codes and changes went into effect on October 1, 2016? Read More
Billing and Coding
What are the Benefits of the New Soft Healing Cap with the Ponto System?
September 26, 2016
What are the benefits of the new soft healing cap with the Oticon Medical Ponto system? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices
Do Patients Have An Obligation to Disclose an Active Disease?
September 19, 2016
Do patients have an obligation to disclose an active disease (e.g., HIV) that they may have? Read More
Infection Control
