Mini mental exam CPT 96116
Hi Veera,
Here is the scoop on CPT code 96116 .It is mini mental exam with questions which can be done by a IP, PA, Clinical Psychologists, or occupational speech PT. These personnel must have a treatment overseen by a doctor psychiatrist or clinical psychologists.
Yes you can bill these 2 CPT 96116 together, but use last date and accumulate hours together. The time is face to face in which mini mental test can be up to 4-6 hours. Naturally need to realize report creation and interpretation must be included in hours. Retrieved from: www/cms.gov/regulation/guidance
Also need to check with your payer first see if cover this service CPT 96116 and can add a Eval/Mgmt code with modifier 25 same day. Depends on the a payer's regulations which vary from Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, and medical setting.
I hope this helps you!