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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Free Hearing Testing and Medicare?
March 25, 2013
Since audiologists cannot opt out of Medicare, is there any way audiologists can provide hearing tests, such as air conduction, at no charge for the purpose of a hearing aid purchase? Hearing aid dis... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can I Fit Hearing Aids with a Tinnitus Masker for Patients with Normal Hearing?
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March 25, 2013
Are there any legal or ethical issues regarding using hearing aids with a tinnitus manager for patients with normal hearing but have tinnitus, if the amplifier is turned off and only the tinnitus mana... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
How Do I Choose a Practice Management System?
March 18, 2013
There are so many choices on the market today for a practice management system, it’s difficult to decide which one will best fit my practice's needs. Any tips? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Can I Bill for Hearing Screenings at a Health Fair?
March 18, 2013
Can one bill for hearing screenings done at health fairs? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Factors Drive Patient Success with First-time Amplification?
March 11, 2013
I am trying to lower the hearing aid return-for-credit rate in my practice, but it seems like there are only so many aspects of the fitting that I, as the professional, can control. How can manufactu... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
What are the Advantages of a Bone-anchored Hearing System?
March 4, 2013
What are the advantages of a bone-anchored hearing system compared to a conventional bone conduction hearing aid? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
What are Some Strategies for Selling Unite Wireless Accessories?
March 4, 2013
What are some strategies for selling Unite Wireless Accessories? Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Can Be Expected When Upgrading to Advanced Bionics ClearVoice™ Sound Processing Strategy?
February 25, 2013
What can my patients with Advanced Bionics cochlear implants expect when upgrading to the new ClearVoice processing strategy? Will we have to work through an adjustment period? Read More
Cochlear Implants
ICD-10: 10x the Headache?
February 18, 2013
How are we expected to transition to the new diagnosis codes if they are expected to increase tenfold? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What Technology Can Help Children With Cochlear Implants Hear in Noisy Classrooms?
February 11, 2013
What technology can help children who use cochlear implants to hear in noisy classrooms? Read More
Assistive Devices Aural Habilitation - Children Cochlear Implants Pediatrics
CPT Codes for Preventive Care
February 11, 2013
We have several patients whose insurance will pay for preventive hearing care. Are there specific diagnosis codes which should be used when filing these types of claims? We have been told by the carr... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is the Neurological Basis for Temporary Suppression of Tinnitus Following Loud Music?
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February 4, 2013
What is the neurological basis for temporary suppression of tinnitus following over-stimulation with loud music under headphones? Also, I'd like to know the neurological basis for an increase in t... Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Can You Tell Me About the New Sonic Bliss?
January 28, 2013
I heard that Sonic is releasing a new product. Can you tell me more about it? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Are Special Tools Required to Fit the ReSound Verso IIC?
January 28, 2013
Are special tools or techniques required to fit the ReSound Verso IIC? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults
How Does the Stress Response Impact Tinnitus?
January 21, 2013
How does the stress response impact tinnitus, and what can be done about it? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Changes in OAE Codes
January 21, 2013
I have a question about code 92588, diagnostic OAE. How do you document cochlear mapping of OAEs and can you please elaborate on the OAE code? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
What is Advanced Bionics New ClearVoice™ Sound Processing Strategy?
January 14, 2013
I have heard that Advanced Bionics (AB) has released a new sound-processing strategy. Can you please tell me what differentiates it from the previous technology and what evidence there is to support... Read More
Cochlear Implants
Are there Speech Audiometry Materials in Mandarin Chinese?
January 14, 2013
Are there speech audiometry testing materials available in Mandarin Chinese? I am an audiologist fluent in Mandarin and see many Mandarin-speaking patients in my area. Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
How Can I Determine Amplification Readiness?
January 7, 2013
I have patients that come in every day, some seemingly more interested in hearing aids than others, even though the majority of them are self-referred. How can I impact their decision to move forward... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Hearing Aids - Adults
Can You Attach Files to a Noah 4 Journal Entry?
January 7, 2013
Can You Attach Files to a Noah 4 Journal Entry? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
