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Wireless Transmission Systems: Increasing Patient Uptake
April 16, 2012
Question: When my patients purchase premium hearing aid technology with noise reduction and the latest directional microphone systems, I have trouble counseling them that further assistance, such as t... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Treatment for Tinnitus with Hyperacusis
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April 16, 2012
I have a patient with tinnitus and hyperacusis. Is the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment an option for my patient? Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Why is the Y-axis on Tympanograms Measured in Terms of Compliance?
April 9, 2012
I have scoured the literature and cannot seem to find an answer to this question: If tympanometry measures the amount of dB SPL bouncing off the TM as a function of air pressure, then why isn't the Y-... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
Reimbursement for Anesthesia Fees for Sedated ABR Testing
April 9, 2012
I am a pediatric audiologist working in a ENT physician's office. We were looking to expand our services to include sedated ABR testing performed in an ambulatory surgery center. We were informed by t... Read More
Electrophysiology Practice Management and Professional Issues Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Verifying MPO with Open Fittings
April 2, 2012
Loudness discomfort is not generally a problem for my patients using open fit hearing aids, as many of these aids have lower gain and output, however, every once in a while I have a complaint of loudn... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
CPT Code for RIC Hearing Aids
April 2, 2012
What is the most recent CPT code for a RIC Hearing Aid? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Upgrading to Noah 4
March 19, 2012
I've heard great things about Noah 4 but am reluctant to upgrade. I also have some really old measurement equipment software and I'm not sure if it will work with Noah 4. Can I continue using Noah 3? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
ReSound Fitting Tip: Environmental Optimizer II
March 19, 2012
How do I effectively fine tune the hearing instruments to optimize the patient's listening experience? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Relationship Between Elevated Contralateral Acoustic Reflexes and APD
March 12, 2012
Is there any relationship between elevated contralateral acoustic reflexes and auditory processing disorders? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) Hearing Evaluation - Children Hearing Evaluation - Adults Pediatrics
Questions About EXPRESS 2012
March 12, 2012
What is the most current software available from Sonic? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Does Facebook Equal Face Time in the Clinic?
March 5, 2012
I consider myself to be pretty web savvy, as I host a Web site for my business. That being said, I don't use Facebook, but I am thinking this might be a valuable way to market my practice. Any suggest... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
ENGs on Patients with a Pacemaker
February 27, 2012
Is it safe to perform ENGs on patients with a pacemaker? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Medical and Surgical
Defining Medical Necessity under Medicare
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February 27, 2012
As an audiologist, I have an idea of what technology and services I think are "medically necessary." However, rarely does Medicare agree with me on this issue. I have patients who cannot afford the me... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Using Probe Microphone Systems to Verify Open Fittings
February 20, 2012
What is the best way to ensure my open fittings are truly open using my probe microphone system? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Output Limiting with ReSound Hearing Aids
February 20, 2012
How is output limiting achieved in ReSound hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Sonic's New miniRIC - Flip
February 13, 2012
I hear Sonic has introduced a new miniRIC device. Can you tell me about it? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Noah 4 v. Noah 3
February 13, 2012
What's the difference between Noah 3 and Noah 4? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Practice Management and Professional Issues
Troubleshooting Assistive Listening Devices
February 6, 2012
Can you provide basic troubleshooting directions for an FM system or other listening system? Read More
Assistive Devices
Interpreting Services for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
February 6, 2012
May I bill patients or their families for ASL or foreign language interpreting services? If not, may I refuse to schedule an appointment with a potential patient because they speak ASL or a foreign la... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics Practice Management and Professional Issues
Extreme Website Makeover, AudiologyOnline Edition
January 30, 2012
My website doesn't WOW me. My goal is to have potential patients stay on my site, look at everything I have to offer, and hopefully request an appointment - any suggestions? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
