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36 hours ago 4. During the patient's admission assessment, it is determined that even with a hearing aid the patient has difficulty understanding the conversation. Which intervention should be added to … >> Go To The Portal


What is the CPT code for a hearing aid assessment?

A patient was assessed for a hearing aid. Report code V5010 A patient received an injection of morphine sulfate, 10 mg (preservative-free sterile solution).

What is the HCPCS code for digital monaural hearing aids?

Provision of digitally programmable monaural hearing aid, analog, in the canal (ITC). Assign HCPCS level II code(s): V5245 Dispensing fee, binaural contralateral routing of signals (BICROS).

What is the ITC code for digital hearing aids?

V5140 Provision of digitally programmable monaural hearing aid, analog, in the canal (ITC). Assign HCPCS level II code(s): V5245 Dispensing fee, binaural contralateral routing of signals (BICROS).

What is the CPT code for cardiac event recorder?

C1717-AF A cardiac event recorder was implanted in the patient as a medically necessary service/supply. Assign HCPCS level II code(s): C1764-SC

How much ammonia is needed for diagnostic imaging?

Patient underwent diagnostic radiology procedure, which required injection of one 30-mCi dose of ammonia N-13 as the radiopharmaceutical diagnostic imaging agent.

What is BLS in medical terms?

Patient received basic life support (BLS) during emergency transport from his home to the hospital via ambulance.

How many patients were catheterized for specimen collection?

Catheterization for collection of specimen was performed for one patient.

How many days of respite care were provided to the patient in the hospice unit of the hospital?

Three days of respite care services were provided to the patient in the hospice unit of the hospital.

How to get used to hearing aids?

Listening to television and the radio and reading aloud can help the patient get used to new sounds. With hearing aids, background noises are amplified so the patient must learn to concentrate and filter out background noises. The patient should start using the hearing aid slowly, at first wearing it only at home and only during part of the day. The cost of smaller hearing aids is actually greater than for larger ones.

What is the term for the intolerance of sound levels that do not bother others?

Hyperacusis is the intolerance of sound levels that do not bother others. The sensation of being "off-balance" or dizziness is recorded as "vertigo." In patients with chronic gout, collections of uric acid crystals result in irregular, painless nodules on the pinna called "tophi." Small, crusted, and indurated lesions on the pinna that fail to heal could be squamous cell carcinoma.

What is the redness of the eardrum?

The presence of a red, dull, thick, and immobile eardrum with perforations is usually observed in mastoiditis. Red, visible pulsations of a mass extending to the external ear canal are seen in tumors of the middle ear. In the third stage of otitis media, a red, thickened, and bulging eardrum with loss of landmarks is observed. In the initial stages of otitis media, otoscopic examination reveals a retracted eardrum with clear landmarks.

What is the purpose of otoscope?

Otoscopic examination is performed to examine the ear with the help of an otoscope. It helps assess the patency of the external ear canal, identify lesions or excessive cerumen in the canal, and assess the condition of the eardrum. Electronystagmography is performed to detect changes in balance. Computer tomography is done to show the structures of the ear in great detail. To determine whether the patient has hearing loss or normal hearing, pure-tone air-conduction testing is required.

What causes conductive hearing loss?

Other causes of sensorineural hearing loss include acoustic neuroma, diabetes mellitus, and presbycusis. Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound waves are blocked from contact with inner ear nerve fibers because of external ear or middle ear disorders. Presence of cerumen in the ear, perforation of the tympanic membrane, and presence of a foreign body in the ear are some of the causes of conductive hearing loss.

How long does it take for a person to hear after a stapedectomy?

Hearing is initially worse after a stapedectomy. The patient should be informed that improvement in hearing may not occur until 6 weeks after surgery. At first, the ear packing interferes with hearing. Swelling in the ear after surgery reduces hearing, but this condition is temporary. Vertigo, nausea, and vomiting are common after surgery because of the nearness of the surgical site to inner ear structures. Patients should not drink through a straw for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. Antibiotics are used to reduce the risk for infection.

Why is it not appropriate for a nurse to speak loudly?

It is not appropriate for the nurse to speak loudly because the patient is experiencing difficulty hearing only certain types of sounds.

What is the HCPCS level ll modifier?

The HCPCS level ll modifier that is assigned to indicate anesthesia services performed personally by an anesthesiologlist is

What is the value of the physical status modifier P2?

Review of a pt. record reveals the following:The anesthesia code has a basic unit value of 5, & the physical status modifier-P2 has a relative value of 0. Anesthesia time is 30 min. A conversion factor of $17.04is assigned to Alabama. Payment for anesthesia services is calculated as

What procedure did a Pt. undergo?

A pt. underwent a costochondral cartilage graft procedure. She also underwent a nasal septal cartilage graft procedure during the same operative session.

Is HCPCS payable by Medicare?

Some HCPCS level l & ll services are not payable by Medicare

Who saw Kenya Yatani?

Dr. Lee saw Kenya Yatani in her office for the first time for treatment of a mild sprain.

How many Hz is needed for hearing aids?

A general guideline for assessing the patient's need for a hearing aid is a hearing loss exceeding 30 dB in the range of 500 to 2,000 Hz (units of cycles/second).

What are the symptoms of Ménière's disease?

The most incapacitating symptom of Ménière's disease is vertigo. When the client is experiencing vertigo or dizziness, the gate is unsteady. Having a person assist the client when ambulating is most helpful in preventing falls. Keeping a bucket at the bedside is helpful if the client is experiencing nausea. Photophobia is not a main symptom of Ménière's disease. If the client experiences hearing loss, being able to see the client's lips may be helpful.

What causes a decreased ability to discriminate high frequencies or to interpret consonant sounds?

Degeneration of the organ of Corti causes a decreased ability to discriminate high frequencies or to interpret consonant sounds. Refer to Table 48-2 in the text. Alterations in the vestibulospinal reflex affect balance and gait.

What is the Romberg test?

The Romberg test is used to evaluate a person's ability to sustain balance. The client stands with the feet together and arms extended. In the event that the client begins to sway (an abnormal result), the nurse is most helpful to stand on the lateral side of the client, opposite side to where the physician is standing to ensure that the client does not fall.