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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 96138 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)
How Do You Tell If An Employee Is Struggling With Their Mental Health
The pandemic has created undo stress on working families with more than eighty percent of workers reporting worry about their mental health…
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.
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
The difference between implementing an effective versus ineffective mental wellness program is equivalent to approx. 6 months of schooling…
Shadow’s Edge – Making Mental Health Fun for Teens and Young Adults
Take Connected Mind’s awesome mental health screening tool at Screen4Life.me and find out where you are currently at in your…
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 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 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…
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) clarifies that insurance plans cannot discriminate in provider…
CPT 96127 Billing and Usage Guide
What is CPT 96127? CPT code 96127 (Brief emotional/behavioral assessment) has only been around since early 2015, and has been approved by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is reimbursed by major insurance companies, such as Aetna, Anthem
Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
“Suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better.” unknown National Suicide Lifeline:...
PHQ 9 – Opening Pandora’s Box
“Here you go Sally, Dr. Whittle would like you to fill out this questionnaire today.” A medical assistant in Dr. Whittle’s office hands Sally a PHQ 9...
Doing the Right Thing for Patients Adds to Your Bottom Line and Saves Time
Importance of Mental Health and Wellness 1 in 4 adults in the US suffer from a mental disorder and many of those go undiagnosed. By offering your patients a...
CPT 99408 / CPT 99409 Billing and Usage Guide
NOTE: 99408 and 99409 are no longer covered by most insurances. See our Article on CPT codes 96136, 96138, and 96130. What is SBIRT? SBIRT (Screening, Brief...
CPT 96103 Billing and Usage Guide
UPDATE: As of January 1, 2019 CPT code 96103 has been retired. Please see the article “New CPT Codes for Psychological Testing and Evaluation” for the latest...
