2025 CPT code 92594
Electroacoustic evaluation for hearing aid; monaural.
Modifier 52 is applicable if only one ear is evaluated.
Medical necessity for 92594 is established when there is a documented need to assess the functionality of a patient's hearing aid. This could be due to patient-reported issues, routine follow-up, or as part of the initial fitting process.
The audiologist uses an electroacoustic analyzer with a multi-channel signal analyzer to perform detailed measurements of the patient's hearing aid. This involves analyzing aspects such as gain, output characteristics, frequency response, and input noise levels. These measurements help determine how well the hearing aid is functioning and meeting its intended specifications.
In simple words: This is a thorough check of your hearing aid in one ear to make sure it's working as it should.The doctor uses special equipment to measure how well the hearing aid amplifies sound, filters different frequencies, and manages background noise. This is a more technical evaluation than a routine hearing aid check.
This code represents the electroacoustic evaluation of a hearing aid for one ear (monaural). It involves using calibrated equipment to assess the hearing aid's functionality and performance compared to its original specifications.The evaluation includes measurements of gain, output, frequency response, and input noise.This procedure is distinct from a basic hearing aid check and provides more detailed analysis using specialized equipment like an electroacoustic analyzer with a multi-channel signal analyzer.
Example 1: A patient reports that their hearing aid is not working as effectively as it used to. The audiologist performs an electroacoustic evaluation (92594) to assess the device's performance and identify any issues., During a routine hearing aid check-up, the audiologist performs code 92594 to obtain objective measurements of the hearing aid’s function and compare it to baseline measures., A patient with a new hearing aid returns for a follow-up appointment. The audiologist performs 92594 to verify the device's proper functioning and make any necessary adjustments.
Documentation should include the patient's complaint or reason for the evaluation, the results of the electroacoustic measurements, interpretation of the results, and any adjustments or recommendations made.
- Revenue Code: T2D - OTHER TESTS - OTHER
- Specialties:Audiology, Otolaryngology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Independent Clinic