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Hearing Aids
SERVICE FEE MEMORANDUM
DATE: April
1, 2002
The fee schedule for hearing aids has been updated. Effective
immediately, the maximum allowable fee for a Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and Full Shell
In-the-Ear (ITE) Conventional, Programmable, and/or Digital hearing aid has been
increased to $750.00. The maximum allowable fee should include the cost of the
hearing aid, any additional circuitry needed, and telecoil. The appropriate
dispensing fee and earmold fee may be added to the cost of the hearing aid. The
hearing aid should include a telecoil, either a manual volume control or a
separate program setting for the telecoil. A copy of the manufacturer’s price
list using the single unit price per hearing aid should be obtained before
hearing aids can be authorized. The amount the vendor bills for shipping costs
may be allowed.
*00080 is the code to be used for exceptions. Send audiogram, hearing aid recommendation/justification, and communication assessment to Lori Bishop in Central Office for approval. Once approval has been obtained, then you must indicate on the description line on the pay authorization what the exception is; for example ITC, CIC, or BTE/ITE hearing aid over $750.00. The following Expenditure Category Codes have been added under Rehabilitation Technology. Please use these codes when purchasing rehabilitation technology for deaf or hard of hearing consumers.
SERVICE
FEE MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2000
RE: Fee Schedule for Hearing Aids and Earmolds
The fee schedule for hearing aids is being updated. Effective immediately, there will be a maximum allowable rate on fees for hearing aids. Only Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and Full Shell In-the-Ear (ITE) models will be purchased.
CODE PROCEDURE ALLOWABLE RATE
00073 Standard/Conventional BTE/ITE Hearing Aid Enter Manufacturer’s Cost
(Single unit or binaural price from the Manufacturer’s hearing aid price list)
00074 Programmable BTE/ITE Hearing Aid Enter Manufacturer’s Cost
(Single unit or binaural price from Manufacturer’s hearing aid price list)
00077 Original Custom Earmold $ 40.00
00078 Professional Dispensing Fee 130.00
(Up to 6 visits during first year for adjustments)
00079 Professional Dispensing Fee 325.00 Per Programmable Aid (Up to 6 visits during first year for adjustments)
The following Expenditure Category Codes have been added under Rehabilitation Technology. Please use these codes when purchasing rehabilitation technology for deaf or hard of hearing consumers.
9 2 E Assistive Listening Devices – (ALDS)
9 2 F Alerting Devices (for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing).
9 2 G Hearing Aids
9 2 H Hearing Aid Accessories
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