96112 Devel tst phys/qhp first hour
Also known as: developmental assessment, child testing, developmental evaluation
Developmental testing performed by physician or qualified health professional for first hour of testing.
In Plain Language
child development test
Clinical Context
Comprehensive developmental evaluation by healthcare provider to assess cognitive, motor, social, and adaptive functioning in children.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.56 |
| Total RVU | 2.56 |
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 2.56, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96112?
CPT 96112 (Devel tst phys/qhp first hour) is a Medicine code. Developmental testing performed by physician or qualified health professional for first hour of testing.
Who uses CPT code 96112?
CPT 96112 is used by Pediatrics, Developmental Medicine, Neurology. Comprehensive developmental evaluation by healthcare provider to assess cognitive, motor, social, and adaptive functioning in children.
When is CPT 96112 used?
Comprehensive developmental evaluation by healthcare provider to assess cognitive, motor, social, and adaptive functioning in children.
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