AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 9 (September)

Medicine: Health and Behavior Assessment/Intervention (Q&A) (September 2010)

September 2010 page 9 Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers Medicine: Health and Behavior Assessment/Intervention Question: How do I code for psychological and neuropsychological testing feedback? Answer: Information derived from psychological and neuropsychological testing is often provided to the patient and other individuals as authorized by the patient. This information includes the results of the evaluation, potential intervention options, and referrals. Time spent providing that feedback as well as receiving any response to that information provided by the patient and/or authorized individuals is coded, using the appropriate number of billing units, with the CPT code for the testing; code 96101...

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