OL203 - CPT Coding Unscripted: An Interactive Discussion

Thursday, April 23, 2026

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST

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

Earn 0.05 CEUs

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Lead Presenter(s)

Anna M. Jilla, AuD, PhD

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

Disclosure(s): Financial - No financial relationships to disclose; Nonfinancial - Volunteer service to American Academy of Audiology (Co-Chair, Coding and Reimbursement Committee; Co-Chair, Task Force for Health Related Quality of Life Benefits of Hearing Aids; Member, Subcommittee for Poster and Podium Presentations), American Speech-Language Hearing Association (Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Audiology; ASHA 2026 Health Literacy Committee)

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Presenter(s)

Patricia A. Gaffney, AuD, MPH, BC-VA, DFAAA (she/her/hers)

Professor
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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Susan Von Dollen, AuD (she/her/hers)

Audiologist
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): Financial - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Employment (Ongoing); Nonfinancial - No nonfinancial relationships to disclose
Kristine Trester, AuD (she/her/hers)

Owner/Audiologist
North Shore Audiology Consultants
HIGHLAND PARK, Illinois

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

Abstract: CPT coding is challenging yet critical for audiology practice success. This interactive discussion offers a judgment-free space to address your real-world coding questions. Panelists will discuss fundamental concepts and complex scenarios based on attendee questions. Whether you are a new practitioner building confidence or a seasoned audiologist seeking clarity, this candid discussion prioritizes your concerns over traditional lecture format. Bring your questions—from basic to complex—and gain actionable insights you can immediately apply to your practice.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize fundamental CPT coding principles.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify common CPT coding challenges in audiology practice and related strategies to address coding uncertainties.
Upon completion, participants will be able to apply appropriate CPT code selection and reporting for various audiology services.