Stenger test, pure tone
This code designates the Stenger test, a diagnostic procedure used to determine if a patient is feigning or exaggerating hearing loss.
CPT code 92565 is used for the Stenger test, a diagnostic procedure employed to determine if a patient is feigning or exaggerating hearing loss. The test involves presenting identical pure tones to both ears, with the expectation that a person with true unilateral hearing loss will only respond to the tone presented to the better ear. Healthcare providers use this code for accurate documentation and billing for the Stenger test.