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CPT 96138 Frequently Asked Questions

CPT 96138 Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes

CPT 96127 Frequently Asked Questions

CPT Code 96127 is a generic mental health screening code that is covered by all major insurances. (UPDATED January 04, 2023)

CPT 96136 Frequently Asked Questions

CPT 96136 is defined as "psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician, two or more tests, any method

CPT 96130 Frequently Asked Questions

CPT 96130 is defined as "psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified healthcare professional (UPDATED 01/02/2023)

New CPT Codes for Psychological Testing and Evaluation

In 2019 CMS introduced a new set of CPT codes for use with psychological and neuropsychological testing and

Medical Necessity Letters: Tips and Templates

Congress passed the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act 13 years ago, clinician can help patients by providing a medical necessary letter

Mental Health Screening

Mental Health Screening in the Age of Telehealth

The age of telehealth is upon us. Telehealth, which encompasses the delivery of medical and mental health assessment and treatment, can be...

Increased Mental Health Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Increased Mental Health Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic. These staggering effects have impacted the emotional well-being...

The Importance of Screening for Mental Health Symptoms in the Primary Care Setting

Mental health problems affect approximately 45 million adults in the United States alone1, with more than...

Looking to the Future of Comorbid Mental Health Screening

Psychiatric intakes or assessments require repetitive forms and questionnaires. This is exhausting not only for the patient but...

The biggest cause of frustration for both doctors and patients may really be a treatable mental health condition

We have all had occasional aches and pains we can’t explain, but for those with a somatic symptom disorder (SSD), the pains can cause...

More than 9.2 Million adults have co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders in the US

45% of those with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) have a co-occurring mental health condition yet sadly, only 7.4% receive the correct care...

Corporate Mental Health

How Do You Tell If An Employee Is Struggling With Their Mental Health

Many who are diagnosed with a mental health condition had no idea the symptoms they suffered were related to mental health. McKinney-based Connected Mind aims to change that

Mental Health and Stress Affect Workplace Engagement

There are many ways in which depression, other mental health conditions, and workplace stress contribute to negative occupational outcomes...

Promoting Corporate Wellness

Corporate wellness initiatives, which strive to promote psychologically healthy workplaces, are increasingly popular across organizations of all...

Mental Health in Education

1 Size does not Fit All

The school environment is improved when they offer multiple methods for students to stay on track with their mental wellness initiative...

School Based Mental Health Support

School-based mental health support systems are becoming an essential part of student education. Because children and youth...

Digging Deep with Shadow’s Edge – Mental Health Screening

Shadow's Edge and Connected Mind Discuss the Importance of Mental Health Screening...

Shadow’s Edge – Making Mental Health Fun for Teens and Young Adults

We will all face a mental or emotional challenge at some point in our lives. It’s an inevitable part of being human...

Helping Our Teachers Succeed

Teachers are experiencing high levels of stress and burnout due to greater demands with fewer resources. The statistics are worrisome and...

Mental Health Resources

I Was Tired All The Time

...My doctor explained that anxiety can cause fatigue because of the tension your body carried and the disruption to sleep patterns...

Depression and Heart Risk

Depression is reported in an estimated 1 in 10 of Americans ages 18 and older, and the figure can be as high as 33 percent for heart..

Depression is Painful

Most of us know about the emotional symptoms of depression. But many people with depression live with chronic pain or other physical...

Anxiety and Excessive Worry

General Anxiety Disorder is more than just worrying about everyday life. It is much more extreme worry even when there is little or nothing...

Depression Can be Contagious

Depression can be contagious. Our immunity to depression depends on our genetics, and our individual coping mechanisms to stress.