96137 Psycl/nrpsyc tst phy/qhp each
Also known as: psych test admin extension, additional test administration
Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or qualified health professional for each additional hour.
In Plain Language
additional test administration and scoring
Clinical Context
Extended test administration and scoring when assessment requires additional time for comprehensive battery administration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 0.46 |
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 0.46, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 96137?
CPT 96137 (Psycl/nrpsyc tst phy/qhp each) is a Medicine code. Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or qualified health professional for each additional hour.
Who uses CPT code 96137?
CPT 96137 is used by Psychology, Neuropsychology, Neurology. Extended test administration and scoring when assessment requires additional time for comprehensive battery administration.
When is CPT 96137 used?
Extended test administration and scoring when assessment requires additional time for comprehensive battery administration.
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