CPT^® 96125, Under Assessment of Aphasia and Cognitive Performance Testing

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 96125 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Assessment of Aphasia and Cognitive Performance Testing.

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In this procedure, the provider performs standardized cognitive performance testing, which is a functional assessment test for a person with memory loss.

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SLUMS Testing

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