92551 Pure tone hearing test air
Also known as: pure tone test, air conduction test
Pure tone audiometry threshold testing by air conduction; assessment of hearing sensitivity across frequency range.
In Plain Language
hearing test; sound sensitivity test
Clinical Context
Used for baseline hearing assessment and detection of hearing loss across speech and non-speech frequencies.
RVU Information
CPT 92551 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92551?
CPT 92551 (Pure tone hearing test air) is a Medicine code. Pure tone audiometry threshold testing by air conduction; assessment of hearing sensitivity across frequency range.
Who uses CPT code 92551?
CPT 92551 is used by Audiology. Used for baseline hearing assessment and detection of hearing loss across speech and non-speech frequencies.
When is CPT 92551 used?
Used for baseline hearing assessment and detection of hearing loss across speech and non-speech frequencies.
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