CPT 96127
CPT Code 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment with scoring
Duration
15 min
Typical Fee
$15-$35
Type
Outpatient therapy
Note: PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.
When to Use CPT 96127
Use CPT code 96127 when billing for brief emotional/behavioral assessment with scoring. This code is used by licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, MFT, Psychologist) for outpatient sessions.
Adding CPT 96127 to a Superbill
When generating a superbill with CPT 96127, include the ICD-10 diagnosis code, date of service, fee charged, amount paid, and your NPI number. Superbilled pre-fills common therapy CPT codes automatically.