AMA CPT® Assistant - 1993 Issue 1 (Spring)
Neuropsychological Testing Battery (95883) (Spring 1993)
Spring 1993 page 38-end Coding Clarification Neuropsychological Testing Battery (95883) A new code (95883) was added to CPT 1993 for neuropsychological testing battery. We have been asked to clarify the use of this new code. The phrase "battery of tests" indicates that a series of tests was given, in this case to assess the relationship between the brain function and a person's behavior (neuropsychological). Neuropsychological tests are administered as a means to determine what behavioral changes (e.g., memory, problem solving, visual-motor skills) occur when problems with brain function are believed to be present (e.g., Alzheimer's dementia, head...
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Article Overview
This premium article clarifies a CPT coding topic related to neuropsychological testing batteries in the early 1993 CPT context. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the general scope of the battery-based testing discussed, the documentation expected, and how the service is summarized for reporting purposes. The article reviews several named testing batteries as examples, explains the broader category of neuropsychological assessment, and describes the type of recordkeeping associated with the service.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate understanding of this topic helps readers determine whether a neuropsychological testing service falls within the article’s discussion and whether documentation and reporting practices align with the guidance being clarified.
Article Sections
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Coding Clarification
Introduces the coding clarification and frames the discussion around a newly added CPT service for neuropsychological testing batteries. It explains the general purpose of the article and the broad context for the examples that follow.
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Halstead-Reitan
Describes the Halstead-Reitan family of neuropsychological batteries and how the article discusses adult and pediatric variants. The section focuses on the overall testing approach, patient population, and individualized administration context.
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Luria
Covers the Luria neuropsychological investigation and related adult/adolescent variants. It outlines the broad purpose of these assessments and the types of functions they are intended to evaluate.
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WAIS-R
Summarizes the Wechsler-based testing batteries discussed in the article, including adult and child versions. The section presents the general role of these tests in assessing cognitive functions across age groups.
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Summary
Restates the article’s overall clarification about the service and the general documentation and reporting context. It reinforces the article’s broad emphasis on individualized testing batteries and recordkeeping.
What You Will Learn
- The general scope of a CPT clarification for neuropsychological testing batteries
- How the article frames the use of named neuropsychological testing approaches as examples
- What kinds of documentation and reporting elements are discussed for this service
- Which professional audiences would use this guidance when reviewing neuropsychological testing claims
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Neuropsychology and behavioral health practices
- Compliance and reimbursement reviewers
Codes Discussed
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