96127 Brief emotional/behav assmt
Also known as: emotional screening, behavioral screening, brief psych screen, brief emotional behavioral assessment, PHQ screen, depression screen
Brief emotional or behavioral assessment screening with standardized instruments and interpretation.
In Plain Language
mood and behavior check
Clinical Context
Quick standardized screening tool to identify emotional or behavioral concerns requiring further evaluation or intervention.
RVU Information
CPT 96127 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
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
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96127?
CPT 96127 (Brief emotional/behav assmt) is a Medicine code. Brief emotional or behavioral assessment screening with standardized instruments and interpretation.
Who uses CPT code 96127?
CPT 96127 is used by Psychiatry, Psychology, Neurology. Quick standardized screening tool to identify emotional or behavioral concerns requiring further evaluation or intervention.
When is CPT 96127 used?
Quick standardized screening tool to identify emotional or behavioral concerns requiring further evaluation or intervention.
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