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CPT 96116 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Neurobehavioral Status Exam (Clinical Assessment Of Thinking Reasoning And Judgment [Eg Acquiredknowledge Attention Language Memory Planning And Problem Solving And Visual Spatial Abilities]By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Both Face-To-Face Time With The Patient And Time Interpreting Test Results And Preparing The Report; First Hour (Desc Rvsd 1/1/19)
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests (eg, Neuro-Cognitive, Mental Status, Speech Testing)

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

95 - Telemedicine - audio and video

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 96116 by major payers:

bcbs

$113.09

uhc

$115.55

aetna

$109.69

cigna

$135.66

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United
96116$97.841396722815 - ZAFEER BERKI205473097 - (IL) ZAFEER BERKIILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$181.441619123114 - MARGARET MICHELSON363738206 - NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATESILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
United
96116$125.121891180170 - SURYA SABHAPATHY376000511 - THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$147.081235436288 - AHMAD BASHIR363149833 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$93.191275564197 - PAUL BERKOWITZ842494027 - BRIGHTSIDE MEDICALFLPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$91.021255461802 - ROBERT FABSIK208470848ILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$97.841710206545 - NEIL JARIWALA223500420 - CENTER FOR FAMILY GUIDANCE, PCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$93.191205917176 - RANDY JUNG371158318 - (IL) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$19.971881078392 - RADHIKA CHIMATA800865012 - (IL) US HEALTHVEST, LLCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$109.801598159709 - RICHARD COCKERILL993971105 - WINDY CITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PLLCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$156.171063972404 - MAANASA BANDLA364015560 - LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERMAChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
96116$121.191689239865 - DANIELLE GELFOND843213629ILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$104.941679526784 - ELTON SMITH370661183 - BLESSING HOSPITALILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
96116$142.191679739395 - BETSY OSTRANDER942854057 - IHC HEALTH SERVICES INCUTChild & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
United
96116$97.841700992799 - EMAD AMER320077033 - (IL) AMER ASSOCIATES SCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 96116 vs. Other Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests (eg, Neuro-Cognitive, Mental Status, Speech Testing) Codes

The CPT 96116 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests (eg, Neuro-Cognitive, Mental Status, Speech Testing). It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 96116 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
96105-CPTLowAssessment Of Aphasia (Includes Assessment Of Expressive And Receptive Speech And Language Function, Language Comprehension, Speech Production Ability, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Eg, By Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination) With Interpretation And Report, Per Hou
96110-CPTLowDevelopmental Screening (Eg Developmental Mile- Stone Survey Speech And Language Delay Screen) With Scoring And Documentation Per Standardized Instrument (Desc Revised 01/01/15)
96112-CPTLowDevelopmental Test Administration (Including Assessment Of Fine And/Or Gross Motor Language Cognitive Level Social Memory And/Or Executive Functions By Standardized Developmental Instru- Ments When Performed) By Physician Or Other Qua- Lified Health Care Professional With Interpreta- Tion And Report; First Hour Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedur)
96116-CPTLowNeurobehavioral Status Exam (Clinical Assessment Of Thinking Reasoning And Judgment [Eg Acquiredknowledge Attention Language Memory Planning And Problem Solving And Visual Spatial Abilities]By Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Both Face-To-Face Time With The Patient And Time Interpreting Test Results And Preparing The Report; First Hour (Desc Rvsd 1/1/19)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96116. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 96116 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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