CPT^® 96132, Under Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Evaluation Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96132 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Evaluation Services.

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The provider, a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, spends up to one hour administering neuropsychological tests, which includes time spent face–to–face with the patient in performing the tests, interpretation of the outcome, and preparation of the report. The code includes time spent in discussion of the outcome with the patient and family members or caregivers.

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