Answer_Book / Mental_Health_Services / Are you getting paid for newly

Why This Topic Matters

It helps practices recognize a coverage/payment issue that may affect claims adjudication for mental health and neuropsychological testing services and may prompt review of previously denied claims.

Article Sections

1. Payment update for neurological testing

   Introduces the CMS communication referenced in the article and summarizes the affected service area at a high level. It focuses on payer implementation timing and claim processing concerns.

2. Codes in question

   Identifies the specific service codes discussed in the article without elaborating on their use or selection. This section centers on the testing services and code families involved.

3. Action to take

   Describes the article’s general recommendation to review prior denials and consider resubmission for the affected date-of-service period. It addresses follow-up steps for reimbursement review at a broad level.