CPT code 92552 denotes pure tone audiometry threshold testing, a foundational diagnostic procedure that measures the lowest sound levels a patient can detect across frequencies. Nationally, this test underpins audiologic diagnosis, hearing aid candidacy assessments, occupational hearing surveillance, and pre- and post-treatment evaluations. It is commonly performed in outpatient audiology or otolaryngology settings and by licensed audiologists.

Key payers addressed in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of coding intent and clinical context, typical sites of service, common modifiers relevant to billing, and an outline of payer coverage patterns. The publication highlights benchmarks for utilization and reimbursement where available, describes billing and documentation considerations, and summarizes recent policy updates that affect claim adjudication for diagnostic audiology services.

The content is designed for clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts seeking a national-level reference on billing, coding accuracy, and payer interactions for pure tone audiometry represented by CPT code 92552. Data not included in the input are noted explicitly.