CPT® Code 0211T

Automated hearing tests, specifically speech audiometry threshold testing with speech recognition, utilize a computerized system to assess a patient's hearing capabilities. During this procedure, ambient noise microphones are strategically positioned near the patient's ears to capture sound levels accurately. Ear inserts, which do not fully occlude the ear canal, are placed in the patient's ears and connected to speakers that deliver auditory stimuli. The automated testing device is programmed to conduct specific tests aimed at determining the patient's hearing thresholds. In the context of CPT® Code 0210T, the automated speech audiometry testing measures the lowest intensity of speech stimuli that the patient can hear at least 50 percent of the time, with the results being scored by the computer. Building upon this, CPT® Code 0211T incorporates speech recognition testing alongside the threshold assessment. This aspect of the test evaluates the patient's ability to accurately repeat a series of words presented by the computerized system. The computer then calculates the percentage of words that the patient correctly repeats, providing a quantitative measure of speech recognition ability. This comprehensive approach allows for a detailed understanding of both hearing thresholds and speech discrimination capabilities.