CPT^® 96137, Under Psychological and Neuropsychological Test Administration and Scoring

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96137 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Psychological and Neuropsychological Test Administration and Scoring.

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The provider, a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, administers two or more psychological or neuropsychological tests and scores them requiring an additional 30 minutes beyond the initial 30 minutes.

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