Medicare Coverage Policies: Audiology
There are many rules and regulations audiologists must follow in order to bill Medicare. The links below provide important audiology related coverage policies. Providers are responsible for understanding and complying with both national and local policies.
National Coverage Policies
- Audiologic Diagnostic Testing
- Find Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services National Coverage Determinations
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs)
LCDs are coverage guidelines developed by the local Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) to provide rules either for determination of coverage in absence of a national policy or for further clarification of a national policy. Providers should be aware of LCDs published by their local MAC.
Topic-Specific Policies
- Coverage of Students & Clinical Fellows: Audiology
- Cerumen Management
- Medicare Initial Preventive Physical Examination
- Telepractice
Useful CMS Links
- Medicare Audiology Services
- Medicare Manual Homepage
- Transmittals Homepage
- Medicare Learning Network
See also: Medicare Reimbursement: Audiology
