的 听觉亢进患者管理计划 is a service of the UCSF 听力学诊所 that provides customize treatment plans to meet the individual needs of patients with 听觉过敏, a condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to everyday sounds.
听觉亢进患者管理计划
To ensure that appropriate diagnostic procedures are completed, we ask that you see an otologist or an ear specialist. If you need a referral to an otologist, please contact the 加州大学旧金山分校耳科诊所.
We also recommend a consultation with a behavioral health specialist because 听觉过敏 may have a psychological impact. 的 behavioral health specialist we commonly work with is Linda Centore, 打(415)502-6301找谁.
To determine if your 听觉过敏 is related to a treatable or a systemic condition, we recommend a physical examination including laboratory tests to identify vascular, renal and autoimmune disorders as well as radiologic studies designed to identify benign growths.
If you have not had an audiological evaluation in the past six months, please notify the receptionist when making your appointment so sufficient time can be scheduled to include this during your appointment here.
请填写 听觉亢进新患者形态 然后传真或邮寄到 听力学诊所, along with any audiological records you may have. 一旦我们收到您填妥的表格, it will be reviewed and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
你约会的时间
按你的约定, you will be briefed about 听觉过敏 as well as its treatment and management, including potential advantages and limitations. 的 success of your management plan depends on your active participation.
Please be aware that insurance does not cover the cost of 听觉过敏 counseling and management, but may cover tests associated with counseling such as hearing tests and otoacoustic emissions. 的 fee for the initial session is about $300. Follow-up counseling ranges from $100 to $200 per visit.
诊断测试
Please obtain written authorization from your insurance company for any recommended test procedures listed below. If your insurance company does not cover these procedures, or if you have not obtained pre-authorization for each procedure, you will be asked to pay in full at the time of your appointment. 的se fees do not cover the cost of hearing aids and electronic sound-generating devices.
"Current procedural terminology" (CPT) codes may be required for your insurance authorization for tests performed. 的 tests — and their CPT codes — , that may be performed during your first visit include:
耳声发射有限公司(92587)
的se tests assess cochlear outer hair-cell function to assist in identifying location of auditory pathology.
耳鸣配对(92625)
This test matches the loudness and pitch of tinnitus (如果存在的话)对外界刺激的反应.
除了, if you have not had a hearing test within the past six months, you may need insurance authorization for the following tests, 按“需要”进行的:
Comprehensive Audiological Evaluation (92557)
This extensive audiological testing assesses hearing sensitivity and provides a basis for 听觉过敏 measurements and management.
Tympanometry (92567)
This test measures the pressure-compliance function of the middle-ear system to assist in ruling out middle-ear pathology.
声反射阈值(92568)
This test measures the contraction of the stapedius muscle in response to sound. It is used as part of the battery to rule out middle ear and auditory nerve dysfunction.
听力设备及检查
Earmolds and electronic sound-generator devices will not be billed to insurance and must be paid for at the time of service. 助听器和助听器检查, 如果表示, are not covered by Medicare and generally not covered by insurance. Hearing aids must be paid for upon receipt. If you have insurance coverage for hearing aids, our financial counselor will be happy to assist you in determining your benefits.
Please inform the receptionist if you are involved in any legal action. We may not be able to accept you as a patient in these cases.