Cochlear Implant Programs, Pediatric ListServ Summary, March 2022
Rehab administrators answer questions regarding Cochlear Implant Programs at Hospitals. IPRC archives information collected by the Pediatric Rehab Administrator’s ListServ as a public service to the entire Pediatric Rehabilitation Community. All information is posted in summary format and has been de-identified. Search through past queries for responses to rehabilitation related questions.
Original Questions:
- Do you do pre-implant counseling and audiology work up?
- Do you provide AVT at your hospital?
- Are there other AVT’s in the community (outside the hospital system) where patients can be followed for AVT?
- Are there other CI programs in the community (outside the hospital system) where patients can be seen for audiology and/or AVT?
- Do you dispense hearing aids through your hospital (if you are connected to a university or outside clinic/practice, please indicate)?
- Do you process CI upgrades and repairs through your hospital (vs patients being served directly through the manufacturer)?
- Does Medicaid in your state require a pre authorization for CI?
- If you do not dispense HA or manage CI patients, who in the community do you refer patients to for these services?
- Is your hospital affiliated with a school? If so, what services are offered at the school (AVT, mapping, pre-CI work up, HA, BAHA, etc)?
