CPT Codes For Neurobehavioral Status Examination
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for neurobehavioral status examination.
CPT Code 96116
CPT 96116 describes a neurobehavioral status exam, which includes a clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning, and judgment, such as acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem-solving, and visual-spatial abilities, conducted by a physician or other qualified health care professional, and includes both face-to-face times with the patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report, for the first hour.
CPT Code 96121
CPT 96121 describes an add-on procedure for a neurobehavioral status exam, including face-to-face time with the patient, interpreting test results, and preparing the report. It is performed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, with each additional hour.
