With 12 new CPT codes taking effect this year, hearing care practices must prepare for a complex transition that promises to better reflect modern audiology but may initially bring financial and administrative challenges.
New over-the-counter hearing aids and smart glasses with advanced audio features were showcased by multiple companies at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
The new Oticon Zeal combines an in-the-ear design with AI sound processing, rechargeability, and advanced connectivity options.
The IotaSoft robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion system is now cleared for use in children aged four and older.
A new hearing test measures how a patient’s pupils involuntarily change size in response to sound.
The new capabilities are designed to automate clinical documentation and fit naturally into existing audiology workflows.
