CPT® Code 0208T

Automated pure tone audiometry is a specialized hearing evaluation procedure that utilizes a computerized system to assess an individual's hearing capabilities. This method involves the use of ambient noise microphones strategically positioned near the patient's ears to capture sound levels accurately. During the test, ear inserts are placed within the ear, which are connected to transducers and a bone oscillator located outside the ear. It is important to note that these ear inserts do not completely block the ear canal, allowing for a more natural assessment of hearing. The automated audiometry device is programmed to conduct specific tests aimed at measuring hearing sensitivity. The primary objective of this procedure is to determine the pure tone thresholds, which represent the softest sounds that a patient can hear at least 50 percent of the time. The results of the test are visually represented on a computer screen, providing a graphic depiction of the patient's hearing sensitivity. This procedure is denoted by the CPT® code 0208T, which specifically refers to the performance of automated pure tone air audiometry testing. In contrast, CPT® code 0209T encompasses both air and bone pure tone audiometry, where the latter involves transmitting sound signals through the bones of the skull to evaluate auditory function further.