92556 Speech audiometry complete
Also known as: speech discrimination test, word recognition test
Speech discrimination test, complete; assessment of ability to understand and discriminate spoken words at comfortable listening level.
In Plain Language
word understanding test
Clinical Context
Used to assess speech perception ability in patients with hearing loss and to counsel regarding hearing aid candidacy.
RVU Information
CPT 92556 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 92556?
CPT 92556 (Speech audiometry complete) is a Medicine code. Speech discrimination test, complete; assessment of ability to understand and discriminate spoken words at comfortable listening level.
Who uses CPT code 92556?
CPT 92556 is used by Audiology. Used to assess speech perception ability in patients with hearing loss and to counsel regarding hearing aid candidacy.
When is CPT 92556 used?
Used to assess speech perception ability in patients with hearing loss and to counsel regarding hearing aid candidacy.
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