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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Hearing Comparison Both Ears, A Test That Measures The Ability Of Each Ear To Detect Sounds When Tones Of The Same Frequency But Different Intensities Are Presented To Both Ears At The Same Time.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | AB - Audiology service by audiologist PO - Services, procedures and/or surgeries furnished at off-campus provider-based outpatient departments |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $22.71 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 92577 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $18.195 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 92577 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 92577 by major payers:
$25.60
$21.73
$22.44
$31.76
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CPT 92577
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Leon Epstein
Pediatric Faculty Foundation In
$40.56Published rateMatthew Niedzwiecki
Loyola University Medical Center
$26.96Published rateLeah Ustas
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
$24.72Published rateJoseph Divincenzo
Loyola University Medical Center
$22.36Published rateAshley Boyle
Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.
$13.85Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 92577 vs. Other Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 92577 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 92577 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 92576-CPT | Low | Synthetic Sentence Identifictn Test |
| 92577-CPT | Low | Hearing Comparison Both Ears, A Test That Measures The Ability Of Each Ear To Detect Sounds When Tones Of The Same Frequency But Different Intensities Are Presented To Both Ears At The Same Time. |
| 92579-CPT | Low | Hearing Test With Toys, A Hearing Test That Uses Lighted Toys To Reinforce Response To A Sound (Visual Reinforcement Audiometry). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 92577. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 92577 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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