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We are billing 96127 for depression screening of adolescents. All patients 12+ are given the PHQ-2 and if any answers are positive, they are then given the PHQ-9. So my question is: if both PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 are completed and interpreted is it appropriate to bill 96127 x2?

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No, PHQ-2 is not billable. You must be PHQ-9 to bill the code. PHQ-2 is the first 2 questions of the PHQ-9. So 2 units would be double billing for the same service.
 
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