96127
Screening / CounselCMS status: ABrief emotional/behavioral assessment, with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument.
Work RVU
0.00
Practice RVU
0.14
Malpractice RVU
0.01
Total RVU
0.15
2026 Medicare payment
$5.01
National GPCI = 1.000 · Conversion factor $33.4009 · Non-facility
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Open in calculator →When to use it
PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, or similar brief tool. Per instrument administered.
Documentation checklist
- ✓Tool name and score documented.
- ✓Action plan based on result.
- ✓Can bill multiple units if multiple tools administered.
Common pitfalls
- !Cannot bill for the same tool that satisfies G0444 (depression screen) on the same date.
Common ICD-10 pairings
F32.9F41.1
Pairs well with
Educational reference, not billing or legal advice. Verify against your payer contracts and your compliance team before submission.