CPT^® 92579, Under Audiologic Function Tests

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 92579 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Audiologic Function Tests.

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The provider performs a battery of tests to evaluate hearing loss in infants and toddlers. He uses sound sources to evaluate the auditory response, with reinforcement by animated toys.

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Audiology- same day billing

I work in an audiology outpatient clinic. I had two audiologist see the same patient on the same day. Audiologist “A” billed 92567 and the “B” billed 92555. The following week the same incide... [ Read More ]

Audiology- same day billing

92579 - what documentation is required?

The physician performs a battery of tests to determine and evaluate hearing loss in infants and toddlers. Sound sources are used to evaluate the auditory response ([B]with reinforcement by animated to... [ Read More ]

92579 - what documentation is required?

I am unable to find what specific documentation from the provider separates/identifies the VRA - 92579 from the standard comprehensive hearing test - 92557. The provider's notes are identical, yet ... [ Read More ]

Audiology coding

When testing children we often use the code 92579 VRA. This includes tones and speech awareness. However, sometimes it requires two providers to get this test completed. So that both providers are abl... [ Read More ]

Audiology

A chapter member sent in this question and I am not sure. Looks like some of the audiologists are in disagreement about this issue... When testing an infant (with VRA) or a child (with conditioning p... [ Read More ]

Hearing test coding issue

I do not work for an office or facility doing coding. I work for companies to make sure the helth insurance processed claims correctly. I have a member with a coding issue and they refuse to listen to... [ Read More ]

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