2025 CPT code 92633

Auditory rehabilitation for individuals with postlingual hearing loss.

Refer to current CPT coding guidelines for proper use and reporting of this code.

Modifiers may be applicable. Refer to current CPT guidelines to determine the most appropriate modifier.

Medical necessity for auditory rehabilitation is established by documenting the functional limitations caused by hearing loss and demonstrating that the interventions are expected to improve the patient's ability to communicate and participate in daily activities.

Administered by audiologists or speech-language pathologists. Involves assessment, fitting of devices (if applicable), therapy, and training tailored to individual needs.Focuses on improving speech understanding, sound identification, and communication strategies.

In simple words: Therapy and training to help people who lost their hearing after learning to speak, to improve their ability to hear and communicate. This may include using hearing aids or cochlear implants, and practicing listening and speaking.

This service includes therapeutic strategies and interventions to improve hearing abilities and communication skills in individuals who experienced hearing loss after developing language skills.It may involve the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, speech therapy, and auditory training.

Example 1: A 60-year-old patient develops progressive hearing loss due to age-related changes. After being fitted with hearing aids, they receive auditory rehabilitation to adjust to amplified sound and improve speech comprehension in various environments., A 30-year-old patient experiences sudden hearing loss after a traumatic injury. They undergo cochlear implant surgery and subsequent auditory rehabilitation to learn how to interpret the signals from the implant and regain communication skills., A child with normal hearing until age 5 experiences hearing loss due to an infection.They receive auditory rehabilitation therapy, which includes a combination of device usage (if appropriate) and auditory training to maintain and enhance communication abilities.

Documentation should include the etiology of hearing loss, the type and degree of impairment, the plan of care, details of therapeutic interventions, progress notes, and assessment reports.

  • Specialties:Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology
  • Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility
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