Reimbursement Information
The OAE Hearing Screener is eligible for Medicare Reimbursement using
CPT code 92587 evoked otoacoustic emission, limited.
A WORD ABOUT THE CODING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BROCHURE FROM
THE CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY, FOURTH EDITION (CPT®).
Please note that the coding information contained here is neither conclusive nor does it ensure
that you will be successful in obtaining coverage and/or reimbursement from government and
private payers.
Depending on circumstances that will vary from patient encounter to patient encounter, separate
reimbursement may or may not be allowed for use of a Welch Allyn product used during a
specific procedure or service. Use of the product may be included in the reimbursement for
Evaluation and Management services provided by the physician. Please check with the specific
payer to confirm whether or not the use of a separate code is acceptable. Welch Allyn does not
assume any responsibility for the decisions made by payers regarding payment for procedures
involving our devices when the coding information suggested in this brochure is used.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is copyright 2003 American Medical Association. All
rights reserved. No fee schedules, basic units, relative values, or related listings are included
in CPT. The AMA assumes no liability for the data contained herein. Applicable FARS/DFARS
restrictions apply to government use.
School-Age Hearing Screening
Ordering Information
OAE HEARING SCREENER SET
29400 Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener Set
PRINTER
29450 OAE Label Printer
29451 OAE Label Roll Replacement (Self-adhesive) 220/roll
OAE ACCESSORIES
29440 OAE Carrying Case (Optional case for Screener Set Only, No Printer)
29410 OAE Test Cavity, 5/bag
29411 Ear Probe Body Nozzle, OAE, 5/bag
29460 Extended Warranty—One Year (covers hearing screener, unit, probe,
calibration once every two years, battery replacement)
OAE DISPOSABLE EAR TIPS 29440 OAE Hearing Screener Carrying Case (optional)
29420 OAE Ear Tip Sampler Pack (Newborn, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent)
29421 OAE Tree Ear Tips, Newborn, 20/bag
29422 OAE Tree Ear Tips, Newborn, 100/bag
29423 OAE Blue Infant Ear Tips, 20/bag
29424 OAE Blue Infant Ear Tips, 100/bag
29425 OAE Pediatric Foam Ear Tips, 20/bag
29426 OAE Pediatric Foam Ear Tips, 100/bag
29427 OAE Adolescent Foam Ear Tips, 20/bag
The Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener
29428 OAE Adolescent Foam Ear Tips, 100/bag
29420 OAE Ear Tip Sampler Pack
For more information on the OAE Hearing Screener or an in-office demonstration,
contact your local distributor or call Welch Allyn at 1.800.535.6663. Objective hearing screening that
gives you an accurate response,
so your patient doesn’t have to.
© 2006 Welch Allyn SM2928 Rev B 4341 State Street Road, PO Box 220, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA
(p) 800.535.6663 (f) 315.685.2174 www.welchallyn.com
Simple Testing.
Clear Results.
After administering the hearing exam, the
OAE Hearing Screener shows the caregiver
a result of “pass” or “refer” on a large, easy-
to-read screen. Data can be stored for later
viewing with the OAE Hearing Screener’s
10-test memory, or printed immediately
Label Printer
The OAE Hearing Screener comes
for the patient’s record.
equipped with a label printer to
streamline patient data documentation.
Print results from both ears on a single
self-adhesive label, and place it on the
patient’s record chart to immediately
document patient information.
Hearing screening that’s accurate, objective, and easy to use
Detect hearing loss, prevent language disabilities, and improve patient outcomes with the Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener, the
child-friendly hearing screener that’s objective, accurate, and easy to use. By requiring minimal patient cooperation, the OAE Hearing
Screener lets you precisely and objectively screen for hearing loss in newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children
in just seconds. And with simple, intuitive operation and clear, easy-to-understand “pass/refer” reporting in a portable design, the
OAE Hearing Screener effectively addresses many of the difficulties associated with conventional hearing screening.
OAE Disposable Ear Tips
The OAE Hearing Screener can be
fitted with a variety of ear tip sizes,
further ensuring the accuracy of your device
and your readings. Tips are sized to fit newborns,
infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children.
Newborns Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
With the Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener, you get:
Detect hearing loss before significant speech impairments occur > Fast, accurate results—about 10 seconds per ear
> Objective testing—no patient response required
> Simple printer interface for easy patient data documentation
> Patient information can be downloaded into a PC ASCII file
Significant hearing loss can develop after the newborn period, so birth screening is not enough. Regular hearing screening is important > Clear results that don’t require caregiver interpretation— > Optional power supply: rechargeable lithium battery or AC power
throughout childhood. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and children, in addition to universal newborn hearing Pass/Refer result provided by instrument > 1-year warranty, extended warranty available
screening, should periodically receive objective screenings for hearing impairment through age 10. Designed to be safe and comfortable for > Portable, reliable design gives you increased confidence and flexibility
use on children of all ages, the OAE Hearing Screener makes hearing screening simple, safe and accurate. > 10-test memory storage in device
Simple Testing.
Clear Results.
After administering the hearing exam, the
OAE Hearing Screener shows the caregiver
a result of “pass” or “refer” on a large, easy-
to-read screen. Data can be stored for later
viewing with the OAE Hearing Screener’s
10-test memory, or printed immediately
Label Printer
The OAE Hearing Screener comes
for the patient’s record.
equipped with a label printer to
streamline patient data documentation.
Print results from both ears on a single
self-adhesive label, and place it on the
patient’s record chart to immediately
document patient information.
Hearing screening that’s accurate, objective, and easy to use
Detect hearing loss, prevent language disabilities, and improve patient outcomes with the Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener, the
child-friendly hearing screener that’s objective, accurate, and easy to use. By requiring minimal patient cooperation, the OAE Hearing
Screener lets you precisely and objectively screen for hearing loss in newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children
in just seconds. And with simple, intuitive operation and clear, easy-to-understand “pass/refer” reporting in a portable design, the
OAE Hearing Screener effectively addresses many of the difficulties associated with conventional hearing screening.
OAE Disposable Ear Tips
The OAE Hearing Screener can be
fitted with a variety of ear tip sizes,
further ensuring the accuracy of your device
and your readings. Tips are sized to fit newborns,
infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children.
Newborns Infants Toddlers Preschoolers
With the Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener, you get:
Detect hearing loss before significant speech impairments occur > Fast, accurate results—about 10 seconds per ear
> Objective testing—no patient response required
> Simple printer interface for easy patient data documentation
> Patient information can be downloaded into a PC ASCII file
Significant hearing loss can develop after the newborn period, so birth screening is not enough. Regular hearing screening is important > Clear results that don’t require caregiver interpretation— > Optional power supply: rechargeable lithium battery or AC power
throughout childhood. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and children, in addition to universal newborn hearing Pass/Refer result provided by instrument > 1-year warranty, extended warranty available
screening, should periodically receive objective screenings for hearing impairment through age 10. Designed to be safe and comfortable for > Portable, reliable design gives you increased confidence and flexibility
use on children of all ages, the OAE Hearing Screener makes hearing screening simple, safe and accurate. > 10-test memory storage in device
Reimbursement Information
The OAE Hearing Screener is eligible for Medicare Reimbursement using
CPT code 92587 evoked otoacoustic emission, limited.
A WORD ABOUT THE CODING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS BROCHURE FROM
THE CURRENT PROCEDURAL TERMINOLOGY, FOURTH EDITION (CPT®).
Please note that the coding information contained here is neither conclusive nor does it ensure
that you will be successful in obtaining coverage and/or reimbursement from government and
private payers.
Depending on circumstances that will vary from patient encounter to patient encounter, separate
reimbursement may or may not be allowed for use of a Welch Allyn product used during a
specific procedure or service. Use of the product may be included in the reimbursement for
Evaluation and Management services provided by the physician. Please check with the specific
payer to confirm whether or not the use of a separate code is acceptable. Welch Allyn does not
assume any responsibility for the decisions made by payers regarding payment for procedures
involving our devices when the coding information suggested in this brochure is used.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is copyright 2003 American Medical Association. All
rights reserved. No fee schedules, basic units, relative values, or related listings are included
in CPT. The AMA assumes no liability for the data contained herein. Applicable FARS/DFARS
restrictions apply to government use.
School-Age Hearing Screening
Ordering Information
OAE HEARING SCREENER SET
29400 Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener Set
PRINTER
29450 OAE Label Printer
29451 OAE Label Roll Replacement (Self-adhesive) 220/roll
OAE ACCESSORIES
29440 OAE Carrying Case (Optional case for Screener Set Only, No Printer)
29410 OAE Test Cavity, 5/bag
29411 Ear Probe Body Nozzle, OAE, 5/bag
29460 Extended Warranty—One Year (covers hearing screener, unit, probe,
calibration once every two years, battery replacement)
OAE DISPOSABLE EAR TIPS 29440 OAE Hearing Screener Carrying Case (optional)
29420 OAE Ear Tip Sampler Pack (Newborn, Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent)
29421 OAE Tree Ear Tips, Newborn, 20/bag
29422 OAE Tree Ear Tips, Newborn, 100/bag
29423 OAE Blue Infant Ear Tips, 20/bag
29424 OAE Blue Infant Ear Tips, 100/bag
29425 OAE Pediatric Foam Ear Tips, 20/bag
29426 OAE Pediatric Foam Ear Tips, 100/bag
29427 OAE Adolescent Foam Ear Tips, 20/bag
The Welch Allyn OAE Hearing Screener
29428 OAE Adolescent Foam Ear Tips, 100/bag
29420 OAE Ear Tip Sampler Pack
For more information on the OAE Hearing Screener or an in-office demonstration,
contact your local distributor or call Welch Allyn at 1.800.535.6663. Objective hearing screening that
gives you an accurate response,
so your patient doesn’t have to.
© 2006 Welch Allyn SM2928 Rev B 4341 State Street Road, PO Box 220, Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0220 USA
(p) 800.535.6663 (f) 315.685.2174 www.welchallyn.com
