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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Audiology PQRI Reporting & Bundled Codes
May 3, 2010
As of 2010, we are not allowed to unbundle immittance codes. 92570 is not an approved code for the Physician's Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). Why was this not taken into account by the Audiology... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Standard Deviations Used with the SSW
April 26, 2010
Why do the norms for the SSW use 1 standard deviation for children under 12 years of age, and 2 standard deviations for older children and adults? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Infection Control - Immittance Testing
April 26, 2010
What type of infection control is needed for immittance testing? Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults Infection Control Medical and Surgical
CPT Codes for Batteries
April 19, 2010
What is the CP code for batteries? I was using 99070 but it is no longer a good code. Read More
Batteries Practice Management and Professional Issues
APD Test Battery: Skill Driven
April 5, 2010
We would like to offer our clients with suspected APD more than just results from a screening evaluation. I am aware that no one test battery is appropriate for all APD assessments and that the select... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
What is the Difference Between a Secured and Unsecured Line of Credit
March 29, 2010
I am considering taking out a line of credit for my private practice as a security measure and I have two questions. What is the difference between a secured and unsecured line of credit, and how much... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Diagnosis Codes Used when Hearing is Normal
March 29, 2010
What is the appropriate way to assign a diagnosis code when audiologic testing is suggestive of normal peripheral hearing, and there are no complaints of tinnitus or dizziness. V72.19 and 389.9 are no... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
In Ear Monitors: Wired or Wireless?
March 22, 2010
I was approached by a band that is looking for In Ear monitors for on stage performances. What are the pros and cons of wired v. wireless systems? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Using Listening Checks to Verify Directional Microphone Performance
March 15, 2010
Is it possible to tell if a directional microphone system on a child's hearing aid is working by doing a listening check in the classroom, when no electroacoustic equipment is available? Read More
Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Infection Control - Sanitizing Via Ultraviolet?
March 15, 2010
What are your thoughts on sanitizing hearing aids via the ultraviolet light of the Dry and Store® box? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Using the SSW with Non-English Speakers
March 8, 2010
To use the SSW, is it necessary that the patient should have English as his or her first language? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Non-physician Referral Source for Medicare
March 1, 2010
Does a Medicare referral source always have to be a physician? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Billing for Services - Ear Protection & Musicians' Earplugs
February 22, 2010
Can you bill insurance for verifying ear protection such as musicians' earplugs? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Practice Management and Professional Issues
Noise Exposure Associated with Small Aircraft
February 15, 2010
I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of any articles or research that outline the risks associated with hearing or ear health when flying, especially on small aircraft. The organisat... Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
The Relationship Between Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Tinnitus
February 1, 2010
What is the relationship between Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and tinnitus? Can it cause or accentuate tinnitus? And how can it be relieved? Read More
Hearing and Hearing Loss Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
Non-Fused and O/L Indicators for Phonemic Synthesis Test
February 1, 2010
Can you review the Non-fused and O/L indicators for the Phonemic Synthesis test? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Infection Control - Cleaning Probe Tips
February 1, 2010
When cleaning probe tips, how often do you need to change the Sporox after the six-hour soak? Read More
Infection Control Medical and Surgical
Medicare Billing with Au.D. Students
January 25, 2010
I am supervising a 4th year Au.D. student, but sometimes have to travel to different office locations. During these times, other audiologists in my office supervise the student. When the student perfo... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Directional Microphones, Head Angle, and Classroom Hearing Aid Use
January 25, 2010
How is benefit from directional microphones affected by the listener's head angle, and how does this relate to children using hearing aids with directional microphones in a classroom setting? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
SCAN-C: Screening or Diagnostic Tool
January 18, 2010
We currently use the SCAN-C to screen children for APD disorders. We would like to offer our clients more than just results from a screening. I have heard conflicting information regarding the SCAN. S... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
