Ask The Experts
Q&A from the most trusted names in audiology.
Chronic candidiasis (yeast infection) in the ears
August 4, 2003
For many years I've suffered from yeast infections in my ears. No matter what my doctor does, including antibiotics and other eardrops - it still itches. It also interferes with wearing a hearing aid... Read More
Medical and Surgical Infection Control
Medicare Referral Specifics
July 28, 2003
Medicare stipulates that a physician's referral is required for audiologic testing in order for payment to be made to audiologist. What does that ''referral'' need to say? Can the... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Halmaygi Head Thrust Test
July 21, 2003
What is the head thrust? Is it the same as head shake? Read More
Vestibular Issues and Balance Disorders
Hearing Aids EXCLUDED from coverage
July 14, 2003
Which hearing aids cannot be covered by ESCO's extended coverage plans? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Productivity Stats
July 7, 2003
How do you determine an audiologist's productivity? Should you use time based units and how much time should be assigned to each task? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
APD and Dyslexia
June 30, 2003
My son was just recently tested for APD. He will be 7 in May so his age for the test was 6.5. My question does a child with APD also have Dyslexia? He has had a history of cronic ear infection since h... Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Weight loss/gain and hearing aid fit
June 23, 2003
Does weight loss/gain cause the ear to change so much that the hearing aid will not fit properly? (Am only talking about a kilo or 2 of weight loss/gain. Have been told by an audiologist that the ear... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Earmolds and Ear Impressions
Dry aid kits and hearing aid batteries
June 16, 2003
Can I put my hearing aid in the dry aid kit with the battery inside? Read More
Batteries Hearing Aids - Adults
CPT coding for OAE testing
June 9, 2003
I work at an ENT clinic and we see adults as well as children (not newborns). Is 92588 the appropriate code to use for billing (for OAE testing) for both groups of patients? If not, what would the app... Read More
Otoacoustic Emissions Practice Management and Professional Issues
Selling Extended Coverage
June 2, 2003
What is the best time to speak with patients about extended coverage plans? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Extending Hearing Aid Battery Life
May 26, 2003
What can I do to make my hearing aid battery last as long as possible? Read More
Batteries
Cell Phones and Hearing Aids
May 19, 2003
Do you have any recommendations for the best cell phones for use with hearing aids? Is this different for every style of hearing aid (i.e. BTE, ITE, ITC, CIC)? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Assistive Devices
Hearing Aids and the VA
May 12, 2003
Is the VA still covering/dispensing hearing aids to ''eligible'' vets? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
The Gold Standard for Measuring Hearing Aid Success
May 5, 2003
What is considerd to be the gold standard for measuring the success of hearing aid fittings? Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
Billing for Medicaid/Medicare
April 28, 2003
Can an independant audiologist whose practice is located in the same building as a physician bill for medicaid and medicare without any physician referral(for all services, please)? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Extended Warranty
April 21, 2003
Please describe extended warranty programs for hearing aids? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Choosing an Au.D. Program
April 14, 2003
What features should I look for when choosing an Au.D. program? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Pre-kindergarten Hearing Screening
April 7, 2003
What do you suggest for prekindergarten hearing screening? We presently do pure tone testing on all students, but also do tympanometry measures on all pre kindergarten students as well. We are wonderi... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Written Referrals and Medicare
March 31, 2003
Is it necesary to have a WRITEN referral for a hearing test to be covered under medicare? Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
Transtympanic vs. Extratympanic Electrocochleography
March 24, 2003
Can you please explain the advantages and disadvantages of transtympanic versus extratympanic electrocochleography testing? Read More
Electrophysiology
