Tinnitus Treatment

While there is currently no cure for tinnitus, our audiologists can provide treatment. Patients can still get relief from tinnitus by treating the symptoms of the condition. The most common treatment for tinnitus is utilizing sound therapy with either hearing aids or tinnitus maskers that help the brain ignore the specific tinnitus frequency.

Tinnitus Treatment Options

Hearing aids are especially helpful for tinnitus relief if the patient suffers from both tinnitus as well as some type of hearing loss. Our audiologists have several options that, depending on your particular condition, can assist in the treatment of tinnitus:

• ReSound Verso TS offers advanced tinnitus therapy tools such as a white noise generator, frequency shaper, volume control of noise, environmental steering, amplitude modulation and streaming sound signals.
• Phonak Audéo Q’s are able to generate sounds which reduce the annoyance of tinnitus.
• Widex Zen Therapy is a unique approach that combines sound stimulation, counseling, stress reduction as well as amplification depending on your level of tinnitus.
• Starkey Hearing Technologies offers the Xino Tinnitus which creates a customizable and comforting sound stimulus that you and your audiologist can fine-tune to soothe the unique, irritating sounds you hear, giving you all day tinnitus relief.

Just because there is not a cure for tinnitus does not mean that a patient should not receive treatment for tinnitus. Untreated tinnitus can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life; fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, lack of concentration and stress are prevalent in people who suffer from tinnitus. Getting some sort of tinnitus relief might not directly affect the tinnitus; however, it will certainly help restore your quality of life.

Will Health Insurance Cover Tinnitus Treatment?

Health insurance coverage for tinnitus treatment varies depending on several factors. This includes the type of insurance plan, the severity of the condition, and the specific treatments required. Sometimes health insurance plans will cover the diagnosis and initial evaluation of tinnitus by a healthcare professional, such as an audiologist. This may include diagnostic tests to determine hearing function or to identify the root cause of tinnitus.

Coverage for the ongoing treatment of tinnitus, such as sound therapy, counseling, or the use of hearing aids or other devices, may vary. Some insurance plans may cover these treatments if they are deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider. However, coverage may be limited, and patients may be required to meet certain criteria or obtain preauthorization from their insurance provider.

At Advanced Hearing Group, we recommend that you review your health insurance policy carefully. Then, contact your insurance provider to fully understand what treatments are covered and any associated costs or limitations. We proudly contract with the insurance companies listed below. Our list is constantly growing, so check back often to see if your company is included. Alternatively, you can call us for assistance with your plan’s coverage, or to see if we contract with your insurance.