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92596 Ear protector evaluation

Medicine

Also known as: ear protection fitting, hearing protection assessment

Ear protective device evaluation; assessment and fitting of hearing protection equipment.

In Plain Language

earplugs fitting; noise protection fitting

Clinical Context

Used for evaluation and counseling regarding hearing protection in occupational noise exposure settings.

RVU Information

CPT 92596 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

AudiologyOccupational Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 92596?

CPT 92596 (Ear protector evaluation) is a Medicine code. Ear protective device evaluation; assessment and fitting of hearing protection equipment.

Who uses CPT code 92596?

CPT 92596 is used by Audiology, Occupational Medicine. Used for evaluation and counseling regarding hearing protection in occupational noise exposure settings.

When is CPT 92596 used?

Used for evaluation and counseling regarding hearing protection in occupational noise exposure settings.

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