96138 Psycl/nrpsyc tech first
Also known as: tech test admin, technician testing
Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician for first hour.
In Plain Language
test administration by technician
Clinical Context
Test administration and scoring performed by technician under supervision; used when physician reviews interpretation later.
RVU Information
CPT 96138 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 96138?
CPT 96138 (Psycl/nrpsyc tech first) is a Medicine code. Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician for first hour.
Who uses CPT code 96138?
CPT 96138 is used by Psychology, Neuropsychology. Test administration and scoring performed by technician under supervision; used when physician reviews interpretation later.
When is CPT 96138 used?
Test administration and scoring performed by technician under supervision; used when physician reviews interpretation later.
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