stephmescher
Networker
Needing help with locating coding guidelines for the 96110-develpomental screen and the 96127-emotional/behavioral screen. Is there an age range for the 96110? If a 12-18 year old patient comes in for a preventive visit and we do the PHQ-2 for are we able to bill the 96127 or does it have to be the PHQ-9? If that screen would come back positive and the Clinician prescribes a medication and requests a 2 month follow up, are we able to "screen" again to see how patient is tolerating treatment or will this be included in the E/M and not separately reportable? Does the 96127 have an age range?
If we are seeing a newborn and we are screening Mom for postpartum depression, should we be billing the 96127 or 96161 and placing this charge on the baby encounter?
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks
Steph Mescher
If we are seeing a newborn and we are screening Mom for postpartum depression, should we be billing the 96127 or 96161 and placing this charge on the baby encounter?
Any information is appreciated.
Thanks
Steph Mescher