Audiologic Function Tests / Coding guidelines for audiologic functions

Why This Topic Matters

Audiology and vestibular services often involve multiple tests performed in a single session, and proper reporting depends on how those services are grouped and where they are performed. Understanding the scope of this guidance helps reduce reporting errors and supports consistent documentation for hearing and balance evaluations.

Article Sections

1. General reporting considerations

   Introduces broad documentation and reporting considerations for hearing-related testing. Includes general expectations for audiologic services and when certain non-audiometric hearing checks are not separately reported.

2. Speech audiometry and combined hearing evaluation services

   Covers speech audiometry and combined hearing evaluation services performed in the same session. Describes how grouped testing is presented in the article and how related evaluations are discussed together.

3. Tympanometry and filtered speech test groupings

   Addresses tympanometry and related acoustic reflex services, along with selected speech test groupings. Also discusses how comprehensive evaluations are organized when multiple speech-based tests are performed.

4. Evoked audiologic tests

   Reviews evoked audiologic testing categories and the terminology commonly associated with them. Includes broad discussion of test families used in auditory response evaluation.

5. Infant hearing test methods

   Summarizes special test methods used with very young infants. Focuses on the general testing approach rather than detailed interpretation or selection rules.

6. Basic vestibular evaluation

   Covers vestibular testing services and the basic evaluation framework described in the article. Includes the broader set of balance-related tests referenced in the guidance.

7. Modifier and place-of-service guidance

   Summarizes general reporting notes about modifier use and payment treatment in certain settings. Also notes the article's facility and professional component context.