96121 Nubhvl xm phy/qhp each additional hour
Also known as: neurobehavioral exam extension, additional behavioral assessment
Neurobehavioral status examination performed by physician or qualified health professional for each additional hour.
In Plain Language
additional behavior and thinking testing
Clinical Context
Extended neurobehavioral examination requiring additional time for comprehensive assessment of cognitive and behavioral function.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
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 1.71, this code ranks in the 73rd 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 96121?
CPT 96121 (Nubhvl xm phy/qhp each additional hour) is a Medicine code. Neurobehavioral status examination performed by physician or qualified health professional for each additional hour.
Who uses CPT code 96121?
CPT 96121 is used by Neurology, Neuropsychology, Psychiatry. Extended neurobehavioral examination requiring additional time for comprehensive assessment of cognitive and behavioral function.
When is CPT 96121 used?
Extended neurobehavioral examination requiring additional time for comprehensive assessment of cognitive and behavioral function.
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