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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.

Reimbursement for Tinnitus Treatment

Casie Keaton, AuD, CCC-A

September 10, 2012

Do you have any tips to help maximize our reimbursement for tinnitus treatment and devices?   Read More

 


Pitfalls of Generic Hearing Codes with Diagnostic Procedures

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

September 10, 2012

Is it true that using the code 389.18 (sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral) with basic comprehensive audiometry (92557) will result in a denial of reimbursement?   Read More


Wireless Streaming: Adjusting Volume

Jenny Groth, MA

August 27, 2012

How do I control volume when fitting Unite wireless accessories?   Read More

 


Identifying and Evaluating Vestibular Decompensation

Alan L. Desmond, AuD

August 20, 2012

I think that the occurrence of vestibular decompensation is often overlooked during balance assessment. What are some guidelines for identifying the presence of decompensation, especially if no previo...   Read More

 


Unbundling the VNG?

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

August 13, 2012

If you are not doing the optokinetic nystagmus test (OPK) due to equipment issues, do you need to bill 92540 with a 52 modifier or bill the other aspects individually?   Read More


Consensus on Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Fittings

Ravi Sockalingam, PhD

August 13, 2012

Is there a consensus among audiologists on how to best fit patients with bone-anchored devices? Furthermore, are there any tests we should be routinely completing?   Read More


Prognosis for Tinnitus Treatment

Curtis Amann

August 6, 2012

How long does it generally take for tinnitus patients to experience results with a tinnitus treatment program, including tinnitus masking devices?   Read More


Acquiring New Patients

Ridge Sampson

August 6, 2012

I am constantly looking for ways to get more potential patients through my door. I have established an online presence, but is there anything else I can be doing beyond Internet marketing and social n...   Read More


Fair Market Value of Patient Files

Craig A. Castelli

July 30, 2012

What is fair market value for a dispensing practices' patient files?   Read More


Converting Appointments into Patients

Brad Romney, Greg Stafford

July 30, 2012

What are some strategies for converting sales opportunities into patients?   Read More

 


Wireless Transmission Systems - SNR

Carljohan Lagervall

July 23, 2012

How much benefit in SNR is possible with a wireless transmission system?   Read More

 


Sonic's Style

Kathy Landon

July 23, 2012

What does Sonic's focus on "Style that stands out" really mean in terms of hearing instruments?   Read More


Save a Click or More with Noah 4!

Ann Monnens

July 16, 2012

Is there a way to import patient records into Noah 4 directly from the nha or nhax file without launching Noah 4?   Read More

 


New ICD-10 Codes

Robert C. Fifer, PhD

July 16, 2012

Will the new ICD 10 for hearing loss include severity, not just the type of hearing loss?   Read More


Tinnitus Treatments

Curtis Amann

July 9, 2012

With all the advances in hearing technology, are there alternate treatments I can recommend for my patients who suffer from tinnitus, besides the traditional tinnitus masker?   Read More


Best Practice Guidelines for Bone-Anchored Hearing Solutions

Ravi Sockalingam, PhD

July 9, 2012

The number of patients I see who are candidates for bone-anchored technology seems to be increasing. Are there any best-practice guidelines that I can reference?   Read More


Paperless Documentation

Tom Harris

July 2, 2012

In an effort to cut costs in my practice, I am going paperless. However, I am a little hesitant to store all my patient data on a computer. Do you know of any systems that can help store my informatio...   Read More


Amplification, Directionality and Localization

Jenny Groth, MA

June 25, 2012

How do you achieve amplification and directionality without localization drawbacks?   Read More


Accessorizing the Hearing Aid

John Cariola, AuD

June 25, 2012

There is so much wireless technology available for our patients to take advantage of, but quite frankly, not all of my patients are savvy or comfortable using these devices. I'd like them to be able t...   Read More

 


Bluetooth Compatible Stethoscope

A. U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA

June 18, 2012

Is there anything new available for medical professionals with hearing loss who need to use stethoscopes? It seems the only viable options are unappealing oversized headphones, uncomfortable adaptors,...   Read More

 


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