Medicine: Special Otorhinolaryngological Services (September 2007)

September 2007 page 11-end Coding Communication:Medicine: Special Otorhinolaryngological Services Question What is the appropriate code to report automated hearing testing procedures? I have an automatic audiometric device that provides pure tone air and bone conduction thresholds (not using Bekesy tracings), tympanometry, acoustic reflex thresholds, and otoacoustic emissions. The tests are done without anyone performing the services other than setting up the device with the patient. AMA Comment The appropriate code to report is 92700, Unlisted otorhinolaryngological service or procedure. The actual procedures listed in this instance (ie, 92557, 92567, 92568, and 92587) are valued on the basis of personal...

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Article Overview

This article discusses a coding question in special otorhinolaryngology services involving automated audiometric testing and related diagnostic procedures. It explains the general coding context for hearing-related services, why the scenario matters for CPT reporting, and the type of guidance provided in response to the question. The piece is useful for coding professionals working with ENT, audiology, and diagnostic testing workflows.

Why This Topic Matters

Automated diagnostic workflows can affect how services are reported in CPT, especially when the work is not performed in the usual manner by a qualified health care professional. This article helps readers understand the coding issue at a high level and identify whether the full discussion is relevant to their billing or compliance review.

Article Sections

  1. Coding Communication: Medicine: Special Otorhinolaryngological Services

    A question-and-answer coding communication focused on automated hearing-related diagnostic testing in the otorhinolaryngology setting. The section frames the reporting issue and the CPT context discussed by AMA commentary.

  2. AMA Comment

    AMA guidance responding to the coding question and discussing the general reporting framework for the services referenced. The commentary addresses how the scenario fits within CPT reporting conventions for this type of testing.

What You Will Learn

  • The general CPT reporting context for automated hearing-related diagnostic testing
  • How AMA commentary addresses services performed without direct professional delivery
  • Why certain otorhinolaryngology diagnostic services raise coding questions when automated systems are used
  • How unlisted service reporting is discussed in relation to special ENT procedures

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Audiology billing staff
  • ENT practice administrators
  • Compliance professionals

Codes Discussed


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