CPT^® 96113, Under Developmental and Behavioral Screening and Testing

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96113 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Developmental and Behavioral Screening and Testing.

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Summary

The provider administers various standardized tests to diagnose developmental problems in children. He interprets the results and prepares a report. Report this code for each additional 30 minutes of test administration in addition to the code for the primary procedure (96112).

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