HAC Telehealth & Remote Hearing Services 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'remote programming' of hearing aids?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting hearing aid parameters via an internet-connected fitting application without the patient being physically present

Answer

Remote programming uses manufacturer software and a wireless/internet connection to modify hearing aid settings from a different location than the patient.

Question 2

What is the primary clinical limitation of performing a pure-tone audiogram via a consumer-grade laptop and headphones at a patient's home?

Accepted Answer

Insufficient headphone calibration and uncontrolled ambient noise invalidate threshold accuracy

Answer

Consumer headphones are not audiometrically calibrated and home environments lack sound-treated booths, introducing significant measurement error.

Question 3

CMS telehealth billing for audiology services generally requires that the originating site (patient location) meet specific criteria. Which setting has historically met this requirement?

Accepted Answer

A federally qualified health center or rural health clinic

Answer

CMS traditionally limits originating sites to approved healthcare facilities in rural areas, though COVID-era waivers and subsequent legislation have expanded this.

Question 4

An audiologist wants to conduct a remote speech-in-noise assessment. Which precaution is MOST critical for result validity?

Accepted Answer

Standardizing the patient's playback hardware and calibrating output levels

Answer

Speech-in-noise tests depend on precise signal levels; uncalibrated consumer speakers or headphones introduce uncontrolled variability that undermines diagnostic validity.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of asynchronous telehealth in hearing care?

Accepted Answer

A patient uploading audiogram data to a portal for a clinician to review and respond later

Answer

Asynchronous telehealth (store-and-forward) does not involve simultaneous participation by both parties; data is submitted and reviewed at different times.

(HAC) Hearing Aid Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Hearing Aid Certification Practice Test

HAC Telehealth & Remote Hearing Services 3