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Last Verified: September 2026
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.
Nubhvl Xm Phy Qhp Ea Addl Hr, Neurobehavioral Status Exam Clinical Assessment Of Thinking Reasoning And Judgment Eg Acquired Knowledge 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 Each Additional Hour List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests (eg, Neuro-Cognitive, Mental Status, Speech Testing) |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 10 - Telehealth in Patient's Home |
| Common Modifiers | None 95 - Telemedicine - audio and video AH |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 96121 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 96121 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 96121 by major payers:
$94.46
$99.05
$92.33
$129.36
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CPT 96121
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Marcela Almeida
Qurat Ul Ain Khan
$200.38Published rateAndrei Pankov
$128.38Published rateTrilok Shah
$83.50Published rateAqeel Khan
$79.70Published rateArif Habib
Mid-America Psychiatric Consultants
$75.91Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 96121 vs. Other Central Nervous System Assessments/Tests (eg, Neuro-Cognitive, Mental Status, Speech Testing) Codes
The CPT 96121 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 96121 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 96105-CPT | Low | Assessment Of Aphasia, Assessment 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 Hour |
| 96110-CPT | Low | Child Development Testing, Standardized Development Testing Including Interpretation Of Results And A Report. Tests Assess Motor Language And Social Skills As Well As Adaptive Or Cognitive Functions. |
| 96112-CPT | Low | Developmental 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) |
| 96121-CPT | Low | Nubhvl Xm Phy Qhp Ea Addl Hr, Neurobehavioral Status Exam Clinical Assessment Of Thinking Reasoning And Judgment Eg Acquired Knowledge 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 Each Additional Hour List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 96121. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 96121 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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