TMPPM 2010 > Children's Services Handbook > Appendix E: Hearing Screening Information > Texas Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (TEHDI) Process > Outpatient Rescreen

E.2.2 Outpatient Rescreen

If an outpatient rescreen is necessary, either ABR or OAE will be used. The following items apply:

•The physician/medical home receives the written report of results from the birth facility.

•The screener/physician reports results to the DSHS contractor, OZ Systems, using the web-based eSP™ system, by calling 1-866-427-5768 or faxing 1-817-385-3939.

•If the newborn passes the outpatient rescreen, the physician monitors hearing as part of well child visits.

•If a newborn does not pass the outpatient rescreen, a referral is made to an audiologist for evaluation using the Texas Pediatric Protocol for Evaluation. Visit www.dshs.state.tx.us/audio/assumpt.shtm for more information.

•Hearing services for clients who are birth through 20 years of age are administered through the Texas Medicaid hearing services benefit. Clients may use the Online Provider Lookup (OPL) to locate a Texas Medicaid provider who provides hearing services for children (clients who are birth through 20 years of age).