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96139 Psycl/nrpsyc tst tech each

Medicine +Add-on

Also known as: tech test extension, additional technician testing

Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician for each additional hour.

In Plain Language

additional technician test administration

Clinical Context

Extended test administration by technician when comprehensive testing battery requires additional time.

RVU Information

CPT 96139 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

PsychologyNeuropsychology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 96139?

CPT 96139 (Psycl/nrpsyc tst tech each) is a Medicine code. Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician for each additional hour.

Who uses CPT code 96139?

CPT 96139 is used by Psychology, Neuropsychology. Extended test administration by technician when comprehensive testing battery requires additional time.

When is CPT 96139 used?

Extended test administration by technician when comprehensive testing battery requires additional time.

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.