Psych and Neuropsych Testing Services: Documentation, Coding Accuracy and Compliance

In this episode of Auditing Antics, we break down the complex world of psychological and neuropsychological testing services from the perspective of documentation, coding accuracy, reimbursement, and compliance risk. We discuss the differences between psych and neuropsych testing, how time and testing components should be documented, common coding and billing mistakes, and the audit vulnerabilities organizations are facing with these high risk services. This episode also explores medical necessity, interpretation and reporting requirements, technician versus provider roles, and the growing scrutiny surrounding testing services by both commercial and government payers. Whether you are a provider, coder, auditor, biller, or compliance professional, this conversation highlights the areas that can quickly lead to denials, recoupments, and audit exposure if not properly supported in the documentation.