CPT 96130 Frequently Asked Questions

CPT 96130 is defined as “psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified healthcare professional…
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, …
CPT 96138 Frequently Asked Questions

CPT 96138 Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; first 30…
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 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
CPT 99408 / CPT 99409 Billing and Usage Guide

CPT codes 99408 and 99409 are no longer covered by most insurances. Read more about the new CPT
CPT 96103 Billing and Usage Guide

CMS retired the CPT code 96103 as of January 1, 2019. Learn about the new handful of CPT codes that replaced 96103