Original Effective Date:
08/01/1994
Current Effective Date:
01/01/2015
Indications for Testing
- Patient has or is suspected of having a hearing problem and an audiogram is not obtainable because of the patient’s age (up to 3 years of age) or handicap
- Clinical findings are equivocal, and confirmation is necessary.
- There is no response to treatment.
The following conditions or indications are not considered appropriate:
- Acute otitis media
- Eustachian salpingitis
- Impacted wax
- Otitis external
- Perforation of tympanic membrane (tympanic membrane retraction or thickened or bulging membrane)
Repeat Testing
When necessary, it should be done no less than 30 days from the initial test.