J. Thomas Roland Jr, MD; Bruce J. Gantz, MD; Susan B. Waltzman, PhD; Aaron J. Parkinson, PhD Objective: To demonstrate the long-term benefits of implantation in patients with high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss, this report provides 5-year follow-up on a group of implant recipients who were subjects of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Hybrid™ L24 Implant System* pivotal clinical […]
Cochlear™ Nucleus® implant candidacy and indications for adult and pediatric patients
Cochlear™ Nucleus® implant (CI) candidacy and indications are important when counseling both adult and pediatric patients. In adults, cochlear implants can significantly improve hearing performance and quality of life.1 This can have a positive effect on the patients’ overall physical and mental health as well by reducing anxiety and stress.2 For pediatric patients, a cochlear […]
Clinical Quick Tips: Fitting Hybrid™ Hearing MAPs in Custom Sound® 5.0
Guest author: Janet Clarke, Au.D. In 2016, the Nucleus® Hybrid™ Hearing1 Acoustic Kit2 was approved for all Nucleus implants. As you may have experienced, converting the Nucleus 6 (CP910 or CP920) or Nucleus 7 (CP1000) sound processor to use an acoustic component, and fitting Hybrid Hearing MAPs in Custom Sound, is quick and easy. […]
Audiology Online Series Foundations of Cochlear Implants: Nucleus Sound Processor Portfolio
Foundations of Cochlear Implants: Nucleus Sound Processor Portfolio Course: #29633 1 Hour This foundation level course is designed to provide audiologists who are new to cochlear implants information on Nucleus sound processors. By the end of the course, audiologists will be able to list the features and benefits of each processor and select the appropriate processor […]
Audiology Online Series Foundations of Cochlear Implants: Billing and Coding for a Successful Clinic
Foundations of Cochlear Implants: Billing and Coding for a Successful Clinic Course: #29631 1.5 Hour Need a refresher in CI coding and billing? This foundational-level course is designed to provide audiologists information about how to bill for services related to Cochlear’s implantable hearing solutions. Information will include a discussion of insurance terminology used by insurers, an […]
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