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92557 Comprehensive hearing test

Medicine

Also known as: complete audiogram, full hearing test

Comprehensive hearing test; all components of audiological assessment including air and bone conduction with discrimination.

In Plain Language

complete hearing evaluation

Clinical Context

Used for comprehensive baseline hearing assessment including quantification of hearing loss and speech discrimination ability.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.60
Total RVU0.60

Est. Medicare Payment

$20.04

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

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

With a work RVU of 0.60, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.

Specialties

Audiology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 92557?

CPT 92557 (Comprehensive hearing test) is a Medicine code. Comprehensive hearing test; all components of audiological assessment including air and bone conduction with discrimination.

Who uses CPT code 92557?

CPT 92557 is used by Audiology. Used for comprehensive baseline hearing assessment including quantification of hearing loss and speech discrimination ability.

When is CPT 92557 used?

Used for comprehensive baseline hearing assessment including quantification of hearing loss and speech discrimination ability.

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