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2006 Testing Codes Toolkit (Updated October 26, 2006)

APA Practice Organization

This 2006 Testing Codes Toolkit from the APA Practice Organization contains information and material to help you learn about proper use of the 2006 psychological and neuropsychological CPT testing codes, payment for these codes, and advocating with health insurance companies for appropriate reimbursement.

Read about the APA Practice Organization's latest efforts to address problems with payment for testing services.

	Introduction to the Toolkit.pdf   58 Kb

	Summary of Changes to the Codes for 2006.pdf   62 Kb

	Q&A About Billing Under the Revised Codes (Under Revison).pdf   37 Kb

	Scenarios for Coding & Billing for Psych. Testing (Under Revision).pdf   37 Kb

	Q&A About Using the Technician Billing Code.pdf   43 Kb

	Q&A About Using the Computer Billing Code.pdf   60 Kb

	Q&A About Carrier Implementation of the Codes.pdf   65 Kb

	Medicare Payments for Testing Services in 2006.pdf   68 Kb

	The Medicare Fee Schedule and the Codes.pdf   63 Kb

	APA Division 40 Technician Policy.pdf   65 Kb

	AACN Technician Policy.pdf   59 Kb

	NAN Technician Policy.pdf   64 Kb

Note: The information in the 2006 Testing Codes Toolkit is subject to change and updating as the revised testing codes are implemented. The information provided here does not constitute legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining necessary personal legal advice and consultation prior to making decisions regarding individual circumstances.

For help with questions about or billing problems related to the revised testing codes, contact the APA Practice Directorate’s Government Relations Department at (202) 336-5889 or email pracgovt@apa.org.