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: Trosman, S. J., Geelan-Hansen, K., Anne, S. Tags: Health Policy and Economics Source Type: research
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