The U.S. transitioned from ICD-9-CM (9th Revision) in October 2015 and is currently using the ICD-10-CM (10th Revision). The following ICD-10-CM resources have been developed specifically for audiologists: What ICD code do you report when results are normal? Coding for diagnostic tests should be consistent with the following guidelines:
Audiologists can report P09.6 code in conjunction with ICD-10-CM code Z01.110, (encounter for hearing examination following failed hearing screening) and/or specific hearing loss diagnosis codes. Note: This code enables establishment of a link with COVID-19.
Encounter for fitting and adjustment of hearing aid. Z46.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Most audiology CPT codes (with the exception of VRA) are valued based on the procedure being performed on both ears. If you are performing the testing on one ear, it may be appropriate to use a reduced service modifier (-52) to indicate that the entire procedure was not completed.
ICD-10 Code for Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings- Z01. 10- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code H91. 90 for Unspecified hearing loss, unspecified ear is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the ear and mastoid process .
ICD-10 code R68. 89 for Other general symptoms and signs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
The three codes of interest to audiologists are 98975, 98980, 98981.
For a child with language deficits related to an organic or medical condition, code R48. 8 (other symbolic dysfunctions) is often used by SLPs to describe the deficit. When there is an underlying medical condition contributing to the speech or language deficit, this information should also be included on the claim.
ICD-10 Code for Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris- I25. 10- Codify by AAPC.
R68. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R68. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 code Z00. 01 for Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Code F41. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified. It is a category of psychiatric disorders which are characterized by anxious feelings or fear often accompanied by physical symptoms associated with anxiety.
Code 99211 (office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation of management of an established patient) does not require a physician to be present. That is a code that, within the code description, is allowed for use by an audiologist. This code does not have components of a case history.
Private practice audiologists can bill Medicare directly for diagnostic services. Audiology billing policies are found in the Medicare Claims Processing Manual at Chapter 12, Section 30.3 [PDF], which are pulled out here.
The Epley Maneuver is reported using code 95992. It is a per day code, and may not be reported with mulitple units in a single day. Audiologists and Physical Therapists may report this service. The CPT® definition of the code is: Canalith repositioning procedure(s) (eg Epley Maneuver, semont maneuver), per day.
The ICD-10 is also used to code and classify mortality data from death certificates.
ICD-10 was implemented on October 1, 2015, replacing the 9th revision of ICD (ICD-9).
The ICD-10-CM has two types of excludes notes. Each note has a different definition for use but they are both similar in that they indicate that codes excluded from each other are independent of each other.
Audiologists practicing in a health care setting, especially a hospital, may have to code diseases and diagnoses according to the ICD-10. Payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers, also require audiologists to report ICD-10 codes on health care claims for payment.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 218,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.
The ASHA Action Center welcomes questions and requests for information from members and non-members.
Audiology. The CPT coding system describes how to report procedures or services and is owned and copyrighted by the American Medical Association.
The information below provides guidance on various CPT coding topics, but audiologists should also contact payers for final coverage and coding decisions.
P09 Abnormal findings on neonatal screening (revised category, do not report on claim)
U09.9 Post COVID-19 condition, unspecified (new code) Post-acute sequela of COVID-19
Alternatively, it could be billed as an unlisted otorhinolaryngological procedure code 92700, with documentation & explanation of the procedure. Audiologists should consult payer guidelines for submitting the unlisted code.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes (developed and maintained by the American Medical Association) are five-digit codes that designate a distinct test or therapeutic procedure. Each code has a description of the procedure or group of procedures that are included with the code. The procedure (s) included in the description are used ...
If you are performing the testing on one ear, it may be appropriate to use a reduced service modifier (-52) to indicate that the entire procedure was not completed. General coding instructions indicate that, at times, it may be appropriate to append modifiers to services billed on a claim.
The -22 modifier can be used when significantly extended services are provided that may require additional equipment (e.g. Auditory Steady State Response in addition to Auditory Brainstem Response testing). Be aware that some payers, including many state Medicaid programs, do not acknowledge all modifiers.
Be aware that some payers, including many state Medicaid programs, do not acknowledge all modifiers. In these cases, including a modifier with a code may delay the correct processing of the claim. If you utilize modifiers frequently for a particular service, it is best to check the payment policies of the payer.
Speech-in-noise testing should not be billed as a Filtered Speech Test (92571), as this code is one component of a comprehensive central auditory processing evaluation, and because filtered speech is NOT a speech-in-noise test.
Yes. To appropriately bill for acoustic reflex testing, the audiologist must perform both contralateral and ipsilateral reflexes. If you are only performing ipsilateral reflexes, you must append the -52 modifier to indicate reduced services.
Below is a list of common ICD-10 codes for Audiology. This list of codes offers a great way to become more familiar with your most-used codes, but it's not meant to be comprehensive. If you'd like to build and manage your own custom lists, check out the Code Search!
You can play training games using common ICD-9/10 codes for Audiology! When you do, you can compete against other players for the high score for each game. As you progress, you'll unlock more difficult levels! Play games like...
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) codes (developed and maintained by the American Medical Association) are five-digit codes that designate a distinct test or therapeutic procedure. Each code has a description of the procedure or group of procedures that are included with the code.
If you are performing the testing on one ear, it may be appropriate to use a reduced service modifier (-52) to indicate that the entire procedure was not completed. General coding instructions indicate that, at times, it may be appropriate to append modifiers to services billed on a claim.
Speech-in-noise testing should not be billed as a Filtered Speech Test (92571), as this code is one component of a comprehensive central auditory processing evaluation, and because filtered speech is not a speech-in-noise test.
Yes. To appropriately bill for acoustic reflex testing, the audiologist must perform both contralateral and ipsilateral reflexes. If you are only performing ipsilateral reflexes, you must append the -52 modifier to indicate reduced services. A reduced services modifier is not required for incomplete stimulus frequencies, as long as there is a combination of the four test conditions that are necessary to obtain the complete diagnostic information. However, if one or more of the test conditions is not performed (e.g., two contralateral stimulations and one ipsilateral stimulation or two contralateral stimulations only), then use of modifier 52, Reduced services, would be appropriate to signify that the basic protocol for the procedure has not been altered, but the entire procedure has not been performed. ( CPT Assistant, June 2009).