CPT Code 96132: Neuropsychological Testing Evaluation, First Hour

The main difference between 96132 and 96136 lies in what part of the neuropsychological service they cover. CPT 96132 is used for the evaluation portion, including integrating patient data, interpreting test results, making clinical decisions, and providing feedback. On the other hand, CPT 96136 covers the psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring, which is performed directly by a physician or qualified health professional for the first 30 minutes.

It is one of the neuropsychological testing services used for evaluating and interpreting cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. This includes integrating patient history, test data, and clinical observations to make diagnostic and treatment decisions, typically performed by a physician or qualified healthcare professional.

Physicians or other qualified healthcare professionals (QHPs) who conduct neuropsychological evaluation services may bill PT code 96132.