Hearing Test in Springfield, MO

“They just aren’t speaking loud enough.”
“I could have sworn that’s what she said.”
“This restaurant is way too loud, no one can have a conversation!”

Do you ever find yourself saying things like this? Has it been suggested to you that you should have a hearing test? Hearing loss can be sudden, but more often it happens gradually making it hard to tell whether you need to have your hearing checked. In fact, it’s estimated that 44 million people have significant hearing loss in the United States and only a fraction of them seek help. This is especially surprising as hearing tests are simple, painless and can tell you almost immediately whether hearing aids or other treatments would help.

Do I Need a Hearing Test?

Ask yourself:

Do you have arguments over whether you misheard someone?
Do you have to constantly ask people to repeat themselves?
Do other people complain you have the TV or radio too loud?
Has someone suggested you go for a hearing test?
Are you straining to hear others at parties, in meetings, or other groups?
Do you have trouble hearing on the phone?
Do you have trouble hearing conversations in noisy environments?

If you answered yes to several of the questions above, you should probably have your ears tested and go for a full hearing evaluation.

How Often Should I Get a Hearing Test?

Adults should have their hearing evaluated every one to three years depending on what their hearing tests reveal. The more significant your hearing loss, the more frequently you should be tested.

How Do Hearing Tests Work?

Hearing tests fall into several categories. There are pure-tone hearing tests that will check whether you’re able to hear frequencies at different pitches. Speech tests ask clients to repeat words they hear through a headset. Then there are tests that measure air pressure in your middle ear, your brain frequencies when processing sounds, or emissions that your middle ear makes when exposed to sounds.

At Enhanced Hearing Center, we will likely evaluate your hearing using various tests, including:

Audiometric Test

This hearing test checks how well you can hear when having a conversation using high-frequency words that are commonly confused. You’ll repeat several words that you hear through earphones to make sure you’re able to discern sound combinations in speech. Audiometric tests measure hearing loss as a percent as well as a percent of words you heard accurately.

Here’s what a typical appointment looks like at Enhanced Hearing Center

Before you arrive: If possible, bring a family member or close friend. Hearing loss affects everyone around you, and having a supportive person in the room helps you absorb results, ask questions, and make decisions together.

When you arrive: Our front office team will have you complete a brief intake form covering your medical history, lifestyle, and the specific situations where you struggle most with hearing — whether that’s conversations in restaurants, phone calls, or watching TV.

During the evaluation (about 60 minutes): You’ll sit in a sound-treated booth and listen to a series of tones and spoken words through headphones. The tests are completely painless. We’ll check both ears and assess how well you detect sound at different pitches and how clearly you understand speech.

After the test: We’ll review your audiogram with you — a visual map of your hearing — in plain language. If hearing aids or other treatment options would help, we’ll walk you through what’s available for your specific type and degree of hearing loss, with no pressure.

Hearing Tests & Insurance — What You Need to Know

Will my insurance cover a hearing test?

Many insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage plans and several private insurers, cover diagnostic hearing evaluations — meaning your test may be at low or no out-of-pocket cost. Coverage for hearing aids varies by plan.

Our team will verify your benefits before your appointment so you know exactly what to expect. We also offer affordable options for patients without insurance coverage.

Not sure if you’re covered? Call or text us at 417-323-6180 and we’ll look into it for you — no commitment required.

(Note: We comply with the No Surprises Act. Learn more →)

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