CPT^® 96146, Under Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing with Automated Administration and Scoring

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96146 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing with Automated Administration and Scoring.

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The patient is administered a single, standardized psychological or neuropsychological test using an electronic platform such as a computer, which scores the test on completion.

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