Pediatric Coding:
Hear This Tip for Newborn Audio Screenings
Published on Wed Mar 11, 2026
Question: What is the appropriate code to use for conducting hearing screenings on newborns or infants? When we use 92551, we receive a denial. Alabama Subscriber Answer: Although 92551 (Screening test, pure tone, air only) is indeed an appropriate code when performing a screening test for hearing issues, CPT® Assistant, Volume 24, Issue 8, explains that “while this procedure may be used for [...]