96105 Assessment of aphasia
Also known as: aphasia test, language assessment, speech-language evaluation
Standardized assessment of aphasia and language disorders with interpretation and detailed report.
In Plain Language
speech and language test
Clinical Context
Comprehensive evaluation of language and communication deficits following stroke, trauma, or neurological disease; identifies type and severity of aphasia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.75 |
| Total RVU | 1.75 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.75, this code ranks in the 74th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96105?
CPT 96105 (Assessment of aphasia) is a Medicine code. Standardized assessment of aphasia and language disorders with interpretation and detailed report.
Who uses CPT code 96105?
CPT 96105 is used by Speech-Language Pathology, Neurology, Rehabilitation. Comprehensive evaluation of language and communication deficits following stroke, trauma, or neurological disease; identifies type and severity of aphasia.
When is CPT 96105 used?
Comprehensive evaluation of language and communication deficits following stroke, trauma, or neurological disease; identifies type and severity of aphasia.
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