Psychologists and other mental health professionals, click here.
Medical doctors and other medical professionals, click here.
For coding and payment reference for psychological testing, click here.
2006 Testing Codes Toolkit
The APA (American Psychological Association) Practice Organization has published a toolkit which contains information and materials to help you learn about proper use of the psychological and neuropsychological CPT testing codes and payment for these codes. The toolkit can be found at http://www.apapractice.org/apo/toolkit.html.
CMS Manual System: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/transmittals/downloads/R85BP.pdf
MLN Matters Summary Article: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/MM5204.pdf
New Medicare Billing Rules for Testing Services Effective 10/1/2006
Read more about a new rule implemented by Medicare’s National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) that will impact those who use technicians and/or computers for test administration under psychological testing codes. This information, compiled by the APA Practice Organization, can be found at: http://www.apapractice.org/apo/health_and_behavior.html.
CPT® Professional Edition manual
The new codes are published in the CPT® 2006 Professional Edition manual, which is available at AMA (American Medical Association) at 1-800-621-8335.
CPT® Information Services (CPTIS)
This is a service offered by AMA. AMA members receive complimentary subscription to CPTIS, while for others, this is a fee-for service resource. The Coding Helpline is 1-800-634-6922.
A Bridging the Gap newsletter article regarding assessments and insurance reimbursement is available: