; and (B) by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: , and (JJ) with respect to audiology services (as defined in section 1861(ll)(3)) and hearing services (as defined in section 1861(ll)(5)), the amount paid shall be the payment amount specified under section 1834(cc) . (2) Payment and limits specified Section 1834 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m ), as amended by sections 2 and 3, is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (cc) Payment and limits for hearing services (1) In general The payment amount under this part for audiology services (as defined in section 1861(ll)(3)) and hearing services (as defined in section 1861(ll)(5)), shall be, subject to paragraph (2), 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under the payment basis determined under section 1848. (2) Secretarial authority (A) Authority to apply limitations The Secretary may apply reasonable limitations on the extent to which audiology services and hearing services are covered under this part, including through application of a prior authorization requirement. (B) Authority to modify coverage Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, if the Secretary determines appropriate, the Secretary may modify the coverage under this part of audiology services and hearing services to the extent that such modification is consistent with the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. . (c) Payment under the physician fee schedule Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(j)(3) ), as amended by section 2(d), is further amended by inserting (2)(MM), before (3) . (d) Hearing aids (1) Repeal of ground for exclusion Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7) ), as amended by section 3(g), is further amended by striking , hearing aids or examinations therefor, . (2) Definition of durable medical equipment to include hearing aids Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C.