A pediatric patient, who is having difficulties in school and showing signs of being on the autism spectrum, needs to have developmental testing performed. What is the correct CPT code for this testing?
Explanation
Answer: B - 96111 is the correct code for developmental testing, including assessment of motor, language, social, adaptive, and/or cognitive function by standardized developmental instruments with interpretation and report.
Code 96110 is incorrect because this code is for developmental screening. Code 96116 is incorrect because this code is for neurobehavioral status examination and 96118 is incorrect because this code is for neuropsychological testing.
