A Charge Comparison of Audiometric Testing in the Pediatric Population

Conclusion Objective testing with a combination of tympanometry and otoacoustic emissions charges insurers $67 less than an audiogram. Given the questionable reliability of behavioral audiometry in very young children, this is a factor to consider when choosing the appropriate test. With a large number of pediatric auditory hearing tests performed each year, the cost savings within the health care system could be substantial.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Health Policy and Economics Source Type: research