CPT® Code 96103

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Psychological testing (includes psychodiagnostic assessment of emotionality, intellectual abilities, personality and psychopathology, eg, MMPI), administered by a computer, with qualified health care professional interpretation and report

CPT® Code 96103 refers to psychological testing that encompasses a comprehensive psychodiagnostic assessment of various psychological constructs, including emotionality, intellectual abilities, personality traits, and psychopathology. This testing is typically conducted using standardized instruments such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), Rorschach inkblot test, and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS). The procedure is characterized as a time-based service, specifically reported per hour of face-to-face interaction between the patient and the qualified health care professional administering the tests. The process begins with the selection of appropriate psychological tests tailored to the patient's needs, followed by the administration of these tests in a direct encounter. After the testing phase, the qualified professional derives and analyzes both raw and standardized scores from the test results. Additionally, any supplementary data obtained from the computerized testing or technician-administered tests is reviewed and integrated into the overall assessment. Finally, a detailed written report is prepared, summarizing the findings and interpretations of the test results. It is important to note that this code is specifically used when the psychological testing is administered via a computer, with the patient completing the computerized assessments. In contrast, CPT® Code 96102 should be utilized when a technician administers the tests, and the results are subsequently returned to a qualified health care professional for interpretation and report preparation.