Billing for Cognitive Testing

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Medical coders and billing specialists who work with neuropsych or cognitive care claims

• Physicians and APPs who are responsible for documentation for billing claims 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Distinguish between E/M and neuropsych billing based on clinical intent and documentation

• Correctly apply CPT codes 96136, 96138, 96132, 99483, and E/M codes to real patient scenarios
• Identify and prevent the most common denial triggers — medical necessity, prior auth, modifiers, and documentation gaps
• Submit claims that are compliant, defensible, and built to hold up to payer scrutiny