Resolved Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing

[JanetA_51595]

Have a client that is interested in billing mental health codes
anyone have a link to share ?
also in who is considered a technican for billing 96138

 

[Alicia]

Per Find A Code:
Psychological or neuropsychological testing is performed to evaluate brain and mental function and impairment using standardized tests such as Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery, Wechsler Memory Scales, and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. These codes report time-based testing services for two or more tests administered and are reported per 30 minutes of face-to-face time spent administering and scoring the tests. The psychologist, neuropsychologist, neurologist, or other qualified professional identifies and selects the appropriate tests to be administered. In a face-to-face encounter, the tests are administered. Raw and standardized scores are derived. Report 96136 for the first 30 minutes of test administration and scoring done by a physician or other qualified health care professional and 96137 for each additional 30 minutes. Report 96138 for the first 30 minutes of test administration and scoring done by a technician and 96139 for each additional 30 minutes. Report 96146 when the test is given and scored by a single automated, standardized instrument via electronic platform. The test data is returned to a qualified health care professional for interpretation, evaluation, and written report.

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[JanetA_51595]

Thanks Alicia for your reply
what is considered "a technician" to bill cpt 96138 ?

Thanks for your help

 

[Darcy]

https://connectedmind.me/articles/2...6138-new-cpt-codes-for-psychological-testing/

As a psychology technician, you work directly with research psychologists to perform various tests and studies to examine the brain and behavior. Your job duties typically include collecting scientific data, converting the data to digital records, and maintaining these records on a computer.