Oto-tech program

Q: What's happens to the oto-techs who are well-trained through our Academy's oto-tech program? 

Answer: Oto-techs can still perform the technical component of diagnostic audiology tests that have a professional and technical component. The physician must detail the specific tests the technician must perform, and provide direct supervision. The services can be billed under the name and NPI number of the physician. Contact your local Medicare contractor’s Medical Director to determine the specific diagnostic tests that technicians can perform and for which you will be reimbursed.

The Academy realizes this is a complex issue and other questions may arise, including those involving services performed by an Audiologist. The Academy has several resources available for members to help them navigate Medicare’s audiology billing requirements, including a newly revised Audiology FAQ available on our website at: http://www.entnet.org/Practice/Medicareupdates.cfm#CP_JUMP_149730.

The Academy also provides a coding hotline to members for specific questions about coding which can be reached Monday through Friday 7 am- 4 pm MST at 800-584-7773. Additional questions can be submitted to the Health Policy team at healthpolicy@entnet.org. 

CPT Code - 92540

Description - ENG Testing

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92541

Description - Spontaneous Nystagmus Test, w/Gaze & Fixation Nyst..

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92542

Description - Positional Nystagmus Test, Minimum, 4 Positions, w… 

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92543

Description - Caloric Testing

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92544

Description - Optokinetic Nystagmus Test, Bidirectional, Foveal…

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92545

Description - Oscillating Tracking Test, w/Recording

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92546

Description - Sinusoidal Vertical Axis Rotational Testing

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92547

Description - Use of vertical electrodes

Split PC/TC? - No

CPT Code - 92548

Description - Computerized Dynamic Posturography

Split PC/TC? - Yes 

CPT Code - 92550

Description - Tympanometry and Reflex Threshold

Split PC/TC? - No

CPT Code - 92552

Description - Pure Tone Audiometry (Threshold); Air Only

Split PC/TC? - No