CPT 96116, in plain terms, covers A psychological or behavioral health evaluation and initial treatment session with a healthcare provider lasting about one hour. CPT 96116 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 96116 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 96116 on AAPC
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