How do I bill CPT 96130?

How do I bill CPT 96130?

– The first hour of psychological evaluation is billed using 96130 and each additional hour needed to complete the service is billed with the add-on code 96131. – CPT Time Rules allow an additional unit of a time-based code to be reported as long as the mid-point of the stated amount of time is passed.

Who can code CPT 96136?

CPT code 96136 is used when tests are administered by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional and is defined as “Psychological or neuropsychological test administration/scoring by physician or other qualified healthcare professional, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes”.

What is the new CPT code for 96118?

Test Interpretation and Feedback Code 96118 will be eliminated and replaced with CPT code 96132.

Does CPT 96130 require a modifier?

What modifier should I use when billing CPT 96130? When 96130 is billed with an E&M code, the E&M code should be billed first with a modifier 25. 96130 should be billed last with a modifier 59.

What is Procedure Code 72131?

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 72131 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) Procedures of the Spine and Pelvis.

What is CPT code 96138?

CPT 96138. CPT code 96138 is used when tests are administered by a technician and is defined as “Psychological or neuropsychological test administration/scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes”.

What is the CPT code for psychological assessment?

The range of CPT codes used to report psychological and neuropsychological tests is 96101- 96120. CPT codes 96101, 96102, 96103, 96105, and 96111 are appropriate for use when billing for psychological tests.

What is the CPT code for initial evaluation?

It starts out easily enough: an initial evaluation with medication management has a CPT code of 90792, instead of the familiar 90801. Peculiarly, 90791, which is an initial evaluation without medication management, is currently reimbursed at a higher rate.

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