CPT code 92552: Pure-tone audiometry, air conduction only2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in South Dakota
Reports air-conduction hearing threshold testing across frequencies, commonly used to assess suspected hearing loss without bone-conduction or speech testing.
In South Dakota, Medicare pays $40.19 for 92552 in the office.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 92552 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
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What 92552 covers
Pure-tone air-conduction audiometry measures hearing thresholds across test frequencies by presenting tones through earphones and recording the softest levels detected. Audiologists commonly perform it in audiology clinics, ENT offices, and hearing centers to assess suspected hearing loss, document asymmetry, or monitor a known hearing condition. The audiogram records the thresholds for each ear; this code represents neither bone-conduction nor speech-recognition testing.
Report 92552 for the air-conduction threshold service rather than a screening test or a broader audiologic battery, and retain the test findings and clinical reason in the record. CMS treats it as technical-component-only; interpretation is represented by a separate code, so this line covers the testing work. The code is priced bilaterally, covering both ears under one code; modifier 50 does not increase payment.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How South Dakota compares for 92552
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 92552 runs from $34.60 in Arkansas to $57.98 in San Benito County, CA. South Dakota pays $40.19. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- South Dakota · this page$40.19
- Los Angeles, CA · California$47.64+$7.45
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$47.59+$7.40
- Miami, FL · Florida$42.57+$2.38
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$41.05+$0.86
- Manhattan, NY · New York$47.10+$6.91
- Alaska · Alaska$42.87+$2.68
Other areas in South Dakota first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $35.26 | — |
| ArkansasArkansas | $34.60 | — |
| ArizonaArizona | $39.12 | — |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $44.13 | — |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $53.00 | — |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $47.58 | — |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $44.21 | — |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $46.79 | — |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $46.63 | — |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $48.12 | — |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $56.67 | — |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $56.66 | — |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $57.98 | — |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $57.93 | — |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $45.83 | — |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $48.88 | — |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $46.91 | — |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $49.40 | — |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $52.98 | — |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $44.11 | — |
| ColoradoColorado | $42.91 | — |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $43.57 | — |
| DelawareDelaware | $39.90 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $41.21 | — |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $38.82 | — |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $41.12 | — |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $36.15 | — |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $45.77 | — |
| IowaIowa | $36.81 | — |
| IdahoIdaho | $37.03 | — |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $37.55 | — |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $37.12 | — |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $41.76 | — |
| IndianaIndiana | $37.32 | — |
| KansasKansas | $36.40 | — |
| KentuckyKentucky | $35.94 | — |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $38.10 | — |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $35.79 | — |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $48.15 | — |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $42.47 | — |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $43.42 | — |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $40.87 | — |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $37.08 | — |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $39.93 | — |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $39.24 | — |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $36.97 | — |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $41.34 | — |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $37.96 | — |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $38.49 | — |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $34.88 | — |
| MississippiMississippi | $34.76 | — |
| MontanaMontana | $40.41 | — |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $37.61 | — |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $40.22 | — |
| NebraskaNebraska | $37.12 | — |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $42.02 | — |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $46.85 | — |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $44.13 | — |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $37.16 | — |
| NevadaNevada | $40.40 | — |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $48.28 | — |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $44.29 | — |
| Queens, NYNew York | $47.86 | — |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $38.31 | — |
| OhioOhio | $36.93 | — |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $36.05 | — |
| Portland, OROregon | $44.78 | — |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $40.16 | — |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $42.12 | — |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $37.11 | — |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $40.85 | — |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $41.70 | — |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $37.32 | — |
| TennesseeTennessee | $36.61 | — |
| Austin, TXTexas | $42.70 | — |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $36.78 | — |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $39.98 | — |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $40.21 | — |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $39.81 | — |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $40.08 | — |
| Houston, TXTexas | $40.26 | — |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $38.34 | — |
| UtahUtah | $37.98 | — |
| VirginiaVirginia | $39.64 | — |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $40.85 | — |
| VermontVermont | $39.85 | — |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $42.46 | — |
| King County, WAWashington | $49.45 | — |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $38.50 | — |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $35.31 | — |
| WyomingWyoming | $40.33 | — |
92552 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$34.60
$51.05
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $42.87 | 1 |
| AL | $35.26 | 1 |
| AR | $34.60 | 1 |
| AZ | $39.12 | 1 |
| CA | $44.11–$57.98 | 29 |
| CO | $42.91 | 1 |
| CT | $43.57 | 1 |
| DC | $47.59 | 1 |
| DE | $39.90 | 1 |
| FL | $38.82–$42.57 | 3 |
| GA | $36.15–$41.12 | 2 |
| GU | $45.77 | 1 |
| HI | $45.77 | 1 |
| IA | $36.81 | 1 |
| ID | $37.03 | 1 |
| IL | $37.12–$41.76 | 4 |
| IN | $37.32 | 1 |
| KS | $36.40 | 1 |
| KY | $35.94 | 1 |
| LA | $35.79–$38.10 | 2 |
| MA | $42.47–$48.15 | 2 |
| MD | $40.87–$47.59 | 3 |
| ME | $37.08–$39.93 | 2 |
| MI | $36.97–$39.24 | 2 |
| MN | $41.34 | 1 |
| MO | $34.88–$38.49 | 3 |
| MS | $34.76 | 1 |
| MT | $40.41 | 1 |
| NC | $37.61 | 1 |
| ND | $40.22 | 1 |
| NE | $37.12 | 1 |
| NH | $42.02 | 1 |
| NJ | $44.13–$46.85 | 2 |
| NM | $37.16 | 1 |
| NV | $40.40 | 1 |
| NY | $38.31–$48.28 | 5 |
| OH | $36.93 | 1 |
| OK | $36.05 | 1 |
| OR | $40.16–$44.78 | 2 |
| PA | $37.11–$42.12 | 2 |
| PR | $40.85 | 1 |
| RI | $41.70 | 1 |
| SC | $37.32 | 1 |
| SD | $40.19 | 1 |
| TN | $36.61 | 1 |
| TX | $36.78–$42.70 | 8 |
| UT | $37.98 | 1 |
| VA | $39.64–$47.59 | 2 |
| VI | $40.85 | 1 |
| VT | $39.85 | 1 |
| WA | $42.46–$49.45 | 2 |
| WI | $38.50 | 1 |
| WV | $35.31 | 1 |
| WY | $40.33 | 1 |
How the 92552 rate is calculated
Each of 92552’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 92552
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work0.00
0.00 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.20
1.20 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.01
0.01 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
1.2100
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$40.42
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact South Dakota inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
11,830
- Code
- 92552
- Physician work
- 0.00
- Practice expense
- 1.20
- Malpractice
- 0.01
GPCI2026.csv
94
- Locality
- South Dakota
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.000
- Malpractice
- 0.336
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 0.00 | × 1.000 | 0.0000 |
| Practice expense | 1.20 | × 1.000 | 1.2000 |
| Malpractice | 0.01 | × 0.336 | 0.0034 |
| Total RVUs | 1.2034 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, South Dakota$40.19
Office: (0 × 1 + 1.2 × 1 + 0.01 × 0.336) × $33.4009 = $40.19
Payment rules and modifiers for 92552
The CMS indicators that decide how 92552 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 92552
Pure-tone audiometry, air conduction only
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | XXX | The global surgery concept doesn’t apply. |
| Multiple procedures | 0 | No multiple-procedure reduction. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 2 | Already bilateral by definition: paid once at 100%. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 0 | Not paid without supporting documentation. |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 3 | Technical component only. |
How 92552 has changed in South Dakota
92552 · Office / nonfacility
$40.19
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $1.57 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $38.62 to $40.19 (4.1%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$38.62changed to$40.19
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 1.19 changed to 1.20
- Malpractice GPCI 0.382 changed to 0.336
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$37.74changed to$38.62
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 1.13 changed to 1.19
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$37.13changed to$37.74
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$35.70changed to$37.13
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 1.05 changed to 1.13
- Malpractice GPCI 0.364 changed to 0.382
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$34.03changed to$35.70
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 0.98 changed to 1.05
- Malpractice GPCI 0.347 changed to 0.364
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$32.57changed to$34.03
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 0.93 changed to 0.98
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$31.89changed to$32.57
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 0.88 changed to 0.93
- Malpractice GPCI 0.368 changed to 0.347
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$31.85changed to$31.89
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Malpractice GPCI 0.389 changed to 0.368
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$32.18changed to$31.85
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 0.89 changed to 0.88
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$31.72changed to$32.18
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 0.88 changed to 0.89
- Malpractice GPCI 0.395 changed to 0.389
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$31.29changed to$31.72
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Practice expense RVU 0.87 changed to 0.88
- Malpractice GPCI 0.400 changed to 0.395
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$31.41changed to$31.29
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$31.25changed to$31.41
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$30.60changed to$31.25
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 0.85 changed to 0.87
- Malpractice GPCI 0.416 changed to 0.400
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
$32.13changed to$30.60
- Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
- Practice expense RVU 0.94 changed to 0.85
- Malpractice GPCI 0.432 changed to 0.416
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: $32.13
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $40.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $40.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $40.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $40.19 | Not available in this setting | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $38.62 | Not available in this setting | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $38.62 | Not available in this setting | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $38.62 | Not available in this setting | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $38.62 | Not available in this setting | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $37.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $37.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $37.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $37.74 | Not available in this setting | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $37.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $35.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $35.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $35.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $35.70 | Not available in this setting | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $34.03 | Not available in this setting | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $34.03 | Not available in this setting | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $34.03 | Not available in this setting | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $34.03 | Not available in this setting | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $32.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $32.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $32.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $32.57 | Not available in this setting | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $31.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $31.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $31.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $31.89 | Not available in this setting | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $31.85 | Not available in this setting | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $31.85 | Not available in this setting | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $31.85 | Not available in this setting | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $31.85 | Not available in this setting | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $32.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $32.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $32.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $32.18 | Not available in this setting | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $31.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $31.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $31.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $31.72 | Not available in this setting | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $31.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $31.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $31.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $31.29 | Not available in this setting | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $31.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $31.41 | Not available in this setting | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $31.25 | Not available in this setting | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $31.25 | Not available in this setting | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $30.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $30.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $30.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $30.60 | Not available in this setting | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | $32.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | $32.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | $32.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | $32.13 | Not available in this setting | RVU13AR |
Where the South Dakota rate applies
South Dakota is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 485 cities and communities in South Dakota. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aberdeen
- Agar
- Agency Village
- Akaska
- Albee
- Alcester
- Alexandria
- Allen
92552 billing questions
When should 92552 be used instead of 92551?
Use 92552 for threshold audiometry that measures hearing levels across test frequencies. Code 92551 describes pure-tone air-conduction screening, not threshold testing.
How does 92552 differ from 92553?
92552 covers air-conduction thresholds only. Use 92553 when the audiometry includes both air- and bone-conduction thresholds.
Is 92552 reported once for both ears?
The CMS fee schedule prices 92552 as bilateral. Modifier 50 does not increase payment.
Can the interpretation be billed under 92552?
No. CMS identifies 92552 as technical-component-only, with interpretation covered by a separate code.
When is 92557 a better fit than 92552?
Use 92557 when the service is comprehensive audiometry that includes threshold evaluation and speech recognition. 92552 represents air-conduction threshold testing alone.
Can tympanometry be reported with 92552?
92567 may be reported for separately performed tympanometry during the same encounter; it evaluates middle-ear function rather than air-conduction hearing thresholds.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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