{"id":2226,"date":"2017-11-17T10:37:55","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T15:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/?page_id=2226"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:13:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:13:14","slug":"diagnostic-hearing-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/our-services\/diagnostic-hearing-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Diagnostic Hearing Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations = Timely and Accurate Treatment<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">A comprehensive hearing evaluation is necessary to assess an individual&#8217;s ability to hear and ability to understand speech. Our hearing evaluations are never rushed, as we believe in taking the time to evaluate all aspects of your hearing concerns and history. Each hearing evaluation is completed by a North Carolina licensed audiologist and is conducted in a calibrated\u00a0sound treated booth to ensure accurate results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3728  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"355\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/520\/2025\/05\/54105312680_99578fcb2b_o-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">During the exam, the audiologist will:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Complete a medical case history<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Examine the ears (otoscopy) to ensure clear canals and healthy ear drums.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Conduct pure tone testing (air and bone) &#8211; to determine the softest sounds a person can detect<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Conduct speech testing &#8211; to assess word understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Administer tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and oto-acoustic emissions testing as needed<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Review results and answer questions<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Discuss recommendations and next steps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Refer patient to another specialist (ex: ENT, Neurologist)\u00a0if needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Insurance Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"largeFont normalSizeFont\">Most health insurance companies cover diagnostic hearing evaluations. Medicare requires a referral from a physician to establish the medical necessity of the testing. Please speak with our office manager regarding your insurance coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What If My Hearing Is Normal?<\/h3>\n<p>Even patients with a normal audiogram (hearing sensitivity) can have difficulty hearing or understanding speech, especially in noisy environments. We can help you too! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/sphs\/hcc\/patient-resources\/what-if-my-hearing-is-normal\/\">Click HERE to read more.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comprehensive Hearing Evaluations = Timely and Accurate Treatment A comprehensive hearing evaluation is necessary to assess an individual&#8217;s ability to hear and ability to understand speech. Our hearing evaluations are never rushed, as we believe in taking the time to evaluate all aspects of your hearing concerns and history. 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