CPT® Code 96112

Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; first hour

The CPT® Code 96112 refers to the administration of developmental tests, which are essential tools used to evaluate and monitor the acquisition of expected skills in individuals from infancy through adolescence. These tests help confirm the presence and extent of disabilities across various developmental domains. The five primary domains assessed include communication, cognitive, physical, social/emotional, and adaptive skills. Communication assessments focus on an individual's ability to receive, send, process, and comprehend information through verbal, non-verbal, and graphic means. Cognitive evaluations measure thinking, reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and may also assess memory, intelligence, attention, and executive functioning within different contexts. The physical domain encompasses a comprehensive evaluation of health status, including hearing and vision, as well as an assessment of gross and fine motor skills, muscle tone, and overall physical development. Social-emotional development is examined through the ability to form attachments, express emotions, and respond to the emotional states of others. Lastly, the adaptive domain evaluates the acquisition of skills necessary for daily living, such as sleeping, eating, toileting, and mobility. Standardized assessment tools utilized in this process may focus on specific areas or cover multiple domains, with common tests including the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF), and the Woodcock-Johnson Test of Cognitive Abilities, among others. The code 96112 specifically reports the first hour of developmental test administration conducted by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, which includes the interpretation of results and the generation of a report detailing the findings.