Manual and Automated Audiometry (March 2011)

March 2011 page 8 Manual and Automated Audiometry Manual audiometry (eg, code 92557 , Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition ( 92553 and 92556 combined) ) requires active and ongoing clinical judgment, participation, presentation, and control of the components of the procedure by a qualified professional. In contrast, automated audiometry involves the evaluation of the auditory system using computer algorithms without the requirement of constant, ongoing clinical judgment by a qualified professional—typically an audiologist or physician—during the acquisition of data. A Category III code (eg, 0212T , Comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation and speech recognition ( 0209T , 0211T combined)...

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This premium article reviews how manual and automated audiometry differ in workflow, professional involvement, and test execution. It is aimed at audiology, coding, and compliance readers who need to understand the general reporting context for audiometry services and the type of guidance discussed in CPT Assistant.

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Audiometry services can involve overlapping testing components and different levels of professional participation. Understanding the article helps readers identify the scope of the guidance and the coding topics addressed without relying on the full premium text.

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  1. Manual and Automated Audiometry

    Introduces the topic and contrasts manual and automated audiometry at a high level, including the role of professional judgment and computerized testing workflows.

  2. Audiometry Activities During Manual and Automated Audiometry Testing

    Summarizes the broad activities involved in each testing approach and compares how responsibilities are distributed between staff and automated systems.

What You Will Learn

  • The general difference between manual and automated audiometry
  • How the article frames professional involvement in audiometry workflows
  • The broad reporting context discussed for audiometry services
  • How the article compares activity responsibilities during testing

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  • Audiologists
  • Physicians
  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff

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