OL205 - Code Without the Vertigo: Vestibular Billing Basics

Thursday, April 23, 2026

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM CST

Location: HearTECH Hub, Expo Halls 1 & 2, Street Level

Earn 0.05 CEUs

Instructional Level: Fundamental

Lead Presenter(s)

Alaina Bassett, Au.D., Ph.D. (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
California State University, Los Angeles
Cal Sate Los Angeles
Seal Beach, California

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose

Presenter(s)

Anna M. Jilla, AuD, PhD

Assistant Professor
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Abstract: Many audiology students and new professionals feel underprepared for the business side of audiologic practice. This targeted foundational session covers coding and reimbursement essentials for vestibular assessment and management. Attendees will learn how CPT and ICD codes work together to document medical necessity, review vestibular diagnostic codes, as well as explore coding and coverage for vestibular rehabilitation procedures. This presentation will provide practical knowledge and resources to support future clinical work.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this session, the participant will be able to explain the relationship between CPT and ICD coding systems and how they work together to document medical necessity and support reimbursement for vestibular services.
Upon completion of this session, the participant will be able to apply appropriate code selection for various vestibular services given case scenarios.
Upon completion of this session, the participant will be able to identify frequently misunderstood code applications in vestibular audiology.