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CPT 96146: Electronic Single-Test Psychological/Neuropsychological Assessment
CPT code 96146 represents a single, standardized psychological or neuropsychological test administered via an electronic platform that produces automated scoring at completion. This code captures a specific modality of assessment increasingly used for cognitive and behavioral screening and monitoring. Nationally, electronic, self-administered testing is relevant for outpatient behavioral health, neurology, geriatrics, and primary care settings seeking scalable, standardized assessment tools.
Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of clinical context for electronic single-test assessments, typical sites of service, common payer coverage patterns, and billing considerations. The publication summarizes available benchmarks where present, highlights policy or coding guidance updates that affect use of the code, and outlines practical documentation elements associated with CPT code 96146.
This summary is intended for national audiences, including clinicians, billing professionals, and policy analysts, to clarify the code's clinical scope and administrative context. Data not available in the input are noted where applicable in detailed sections.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 96146 describes administration of a single, standardized psychological or neuropsychological test delivered via an electronic platform (for example, computer) that automatically scores the test on completion. The service is a single-test, automated cognitive or behavioral assessment provided to a patient.
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Service type: Psychological or neuropsychological testing performed using an electronic platform with automated scoring
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Typical site of service: Outpatient clinics, behavioral health centers, hospitals with outpatient testing services, telehealth-capable facilities where computer-administered testing is supported