96136 Psycl/nrpsyc tst phy/qhp first
Also known as: psych test admin, test administration and scoring
Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or qualified health professional for first hour.
In Plain Language
test administration and scoring
Clinical Context
Administration and scoring of standardized psychological or neuropsychological tests as component of comprehensive evaluation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.55 |
| Total RVU | 0.55 |
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 0.55, this code ranks in the 38th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96136?
CPT 96136 (Psycl/nrpsyc tst phy/qhp first) is a Medicine code. Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or qualified health professional for first hour.
Who uses CPT code 96136?
CPT 96136 is used by Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neurology. Administration and scoring of standardized psychological or neuropsychological tests as component of comprehensive evaluation.
When is CPT 96136 used?
Administration and scoring of standardized psychological or neuropsychological tests as component of comprehensive evaluation.
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