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Good afternoon, if a provider is trying to assess a patients ability to understand and consent for treatment, what CPT code would need to be used? I see 99483, but that is for a patient with a cognitive impairment and needs the presence of an independent historian. Basically to establish the need for a legal guardian.
 
Hi Stephanie:)
Check out the CPT manual year 2023 pages 819 to 825 list cognitive and speech visit with certain questionnaires (SLUMS, MSE, Depression PHQ9) or clinical expertise can give patients. Some are for differ mental health assessment or speech development . However in your scenario above I d use the CPT 96156-96159. If need to talk to caregiver or family use CPT 96167. Yup the CPT 99483 is to be used with annual physical wellness visit.
Well hope helped you a little bit more.
Lady T;)(y)
 
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