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Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Auditory Training Software Programs for Adults
April 20, 2009
I'm looking for auditory training software programs designed for use with hearing-impaired adults (and less importantly children). Could you give me the names of companies that offer such programs? Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
Poor Pitch Perception and Poor CI Benefit
April 13, 2009
One of the tests in Sound and Beyond measures pitch discrimination. In our clinic, most CI users score close to 100% on this pretest. Occasionally, students will score at chance. These students tend t... Read More
Cochlear Implants Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults
REM: Pure Tones v Speech-Like Signals
March 30, 2009
For a long time we have used pure tone sweeps for real ear measurements, but now the signal of choice is speech, or modulated speech-like noise. Theoretically the use of a pure tone sweep could result... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Interaction Between the VOR and Pendular Tracking
March 30, 2009
If you ask a patient to move his head in response to the pendular tracking while keeping his eyes on the light, does this give any valid information regarding the Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR)? I wou... Read More
Electrophysiology Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Billing for VEMP
March 23, 2009
Our office would like to start performing vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing. Colleagues indicated that we cannot bill third party insurance for this procedure as it is not FDA approv... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Using Compression Adjustment to Fix Loudness Perception Problems
March 16, 2009
When a patient complains that the hearing aid is "too loud," and you are fairly sure it is not for soft sounds, how much should the compression be increased and how much should the MPO be decreased? B... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Audiology Assistants and Support Personnel: Allowed Responsibilities
March 9, 2009
I am an audiologist in Illinois. It would be helpful if we could have our receptionist perform duties such as fitting swim plugs, perform cleaning of hearing aids as well as tubing changes on hearing... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Rotary Chair Testing in the Pediatric Population: High Gain
March 2, 2009
In pediatric vestibular evaluation, is there any clinical significance of high gain during rotary chair testing? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Report Protocol for VNG
February 23, 2009
Can you offer discuss protocol for reporting VNG Results? What types of conclusions are appropriate for the Audiologist to make, and how should they be written? Read More
Electrophysiology Practice Management and Professional Issues Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Ear Impressions for In-Ear Monitor (IEM) Systems
February 23, 2009
Is making ear impressions for in ear monitors (IEMs) different than making ear impressions for hearing aids? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Benefits of Comfort Contego® Digital FM System
February 16, 2009
What are the advantages of a Comfort Contego® digital FM system over a traditional analog system? Read More
Assistive Devices
Coding for CPA and VRA
February 9, 2009
According to Otolaryngology Coding Alert (Vol. 9, No. 11, 2007), CPA (Conditioned Play Audiometry) and VRA (Visual Reinforcement Audiometry) should not be coded with 92552 or 92557 because CPA and VRA... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Posturography: Testing Concerns with the Pediatric Population
February 2, 2009
Would you expect a 3-year-old with an immature vestibular system to still remain upright on conditions 5 and 6 on Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders Electrophysiology Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
CPT Code for Changing a Baha Abutment
February 2, 2009
Is there a code for changing an 8mm abutment to a 10mm abutment for Baha? Would insurance coverage this change? Read More
Bone Conduction Implants and Middle Ear Devices Practice Management and Professional Issues
Options for Temporary Earmolds
January 26, 2009
What should I use for temporary earmolds with my patients, whether I am using them to demo hearing aids in my office, or giving patients a loaner hearing instrument while theirs is in service? Read More
Earmolds and Ear Impressions Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing Aids - Children Pediatrics
Nonlinear Frequency Compression
January 19, 2009
Is frequency transposition the same as nonlinear frequency compression? Who can benefit from this type of technology? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
What are 'Levels of Evidence'?
January 12, 2009
When discussing evidence based practices for hearing aid fitting, what is meant by the term 'levels of evidence'? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
In Ear Monitors: Custom or Universal?
January 5, 2009
What are the pros and cons of custom v. universal in ear monitors for musicians? Read More
Hearing Conservation and NIHL
Coding Question - Conductive Loss Was Suspected But Hearing is Normal
January 5, 2009
If testing children either for the first time or following medical treatment for a conductive loss, and test results show that hearing is now normal, what code should be used? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Electronic Eavesdropping on Personal FM Systems
December 22, 2008
I have a client interested in using FM with his hearing aids but he is concerned about security - i.e., that someone will be able to pick up on his conversations. He works in a medical practice where... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults
