96116 Nubhvl xm phys/qhp first hour
Also known as: neurobehavioral exam, behavioral assessment, mental status exam
Neurobehavioral status examination performed by physician or qualified health professional for first hour.
In Plain Language
behavior and thinking test
Clinical Context
Standardized evaluation of neurobehavioral functions including attention, memory, executive function, and behavior following neurological insult.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.86 |
| Total RVU | 1.86 |
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 1.86, this code ranks in the 76th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.4x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96116?
CPT 96116 (Nubhvl xm phys/qhp first hour) is a Medicine code. Neurobehavioral status examination performed by physician or qualified health professional for first hour.
Who uses CPT code 96116?
CPT 96116 is used by Neurology, Neuropsychology, Psychiatry. Standardized evaluation of neurobehavioral functions including attention, memory, executive function, and behavior following neurological insult.
When is CPT 96116 used?
Standardized evaluation of neurobehavioral functions including attention, memory, executive function, and behavior following neurological insult.
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