Psychological/neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or qualified HCP; each additional half-hour
System
CPT code
Timing
Time-based — 30-min units
Add-on
Yes — needs a primary code
CPT 96137 is the add-on to 96136, reporting each additional half-hour of test administration and scoring by the physician or qualified health professional.
When to use 96137
Add 96137 for each half-hour of clinician-administered testing beyond the first half-hour reported by 96136.
How to bill it
Report one unit per additional half-hour alongside 96136.
Common pitfalls
Billing 96137 without 96136.
Mixing technician time with clinician time.
Frequently asked questions
Can 96137 be billed alone?
No. It is an add-on and requires 96136 on the same date.
Does 96137 cover interpretation?
No. Administration/scoring (96136/96137) is separate from the evaluation and interpretation codes (96130–96133).
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