Anesthesia Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Submit 96103 for Behavioral Health Screening
Published on Thu Jul 12, 2018
Question: What code applies to behavioral health screenings for patients who are in chronic pain? Nebraska Subscriber Answer: The best option is 96103 (Psychological testing [includes psychodiagnostic assessment of emotionality, intellectual abilities, personality and psychopathology, e.g., MMPI], administered by a computer, with qualified health care professional interpretation and report). Include any supporting documentation of the patient’s condition and any steps taken to better manage the patient’s pain
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