Psych, neuro tests see double-digit growth, improved denials; but one lags

Why This Topic Matters

Coding and billing teams need to understand shifting use patterns, denial performance, and areas where misunderstanding can lead to rejected claims for testing services. The article helps readers gauge whether their reporting, documentation, and claim workflows align with current trends in this specialty area.

Article Sections

1. Overview of testing code trends and denial performance

   Introduces recent changes in utilization and denial rates across psychological, neuropsychological, and neurobehavioral testing services. Sets up the broader comparison of performance across related code groups.

2. Testing categories and related billing distinctions

   Summarizes the major categories of standardized psychological, neuropsychological, and neurobehavioral testing discussed in the article. Also notes the broader billing context in which these services are reported.

3. Payment and utilization context

   Provides a high-level look at relative payment and claim-volume patterns in the non-facility setting. Frames the article’s discussion of which services are reported more often and which remain problematic.