Audiology, Hearing Clause Samples

Audiology, Hearing. Aid Services and Products 18 NYCRR §505.31 (a)(l)(2) and Section 4.7 of the MMIS Hearing Aid Provider Manual a) Hearing aid services and products are provided in compliance with Article 37-A of the General Business Law when medically necessary to alleviate disability caused by the loss or impairment of hearing. Hearing aid services include: selecting, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids, hearing aid checks following dispensing of hearing aids, conformity evaluation, and hearing aid repairs. b) Audiology services include audiometric examinations and testing, hearing aid evaluations and hearing aid prescriptions or recommendations, as medically indicated. c) Hearing aid products include hearing aids, earmolds, special fittings, and replacement parts (hearing aid batteries are excluded from the Benefit Package, but are covered by Medicaid fee- for-service as part of the prescription benefit).