T2010 Pasrr level i
Also known as: PASRR Level I, PASRR screening
Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I evaluation. Initial screening assessment required by federal regulation for individuals entering long-term care facilities to identify those with serious mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
In Plain Language
Initial mental health screening for nursing home admission; First-level evaluation for mental illness or developmental disability
Clinical Context
Required before admission to Medicaid-funded long-term care facilities to determine if further specialized evaluation (Level II) is necessary for proper care planning and service coordination.
RVU Information
CPT T2010 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
This HCPCS code requires documentation of medical necessity and a valid physician order. Coverage and reimbursement policies vary by payer. Check with the specific insurer for prior authorization requirements.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code T2010?
CPT T2010 (Pasrr level i) is a Other HCPCS code. Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I evaluation. Initial screening assessment required by federal regulation for individuals entering long-term care facilities to identify those with serious mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Does Medicare cover T2010?
Medicare coverage for T2010 depends on medical necessity and applicable Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs). Required before admission to Medicaid-funded long-term care facilities to determine if further specialized evaluation (Level II) is necessary for proper care planning and service coordination. A physician order is typically required.
When is CPT T2010 used?
Required before admission to Medicaid-funded long-term care facilities to determine if further specialized evaluation (Level II) is necessary for proper care planning and service coordination.
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