99483
NeurologyCMS status: ACognitive assessment and care planning services, typically 60 minutes, in patients with cognitive impairment.
Work RVU
3.44
Practice RVU
2.42
Malpractice RVU
0.22
Total RVU
6.08
2026 Medicare payment
$203.08
National GPCI = 1.000 · Conversion factor $33.4009 · Non-facility
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Patient with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or suspicion thereof. Once per 180 days.
Documentation checklist
- ✓Standardized cognitive testing (MMSE, MoCA, SLUMS).
- ✓Functional assessment (ADL/IADL).
- ✓Medication review for cognitive impact.
- ✓Safety evaluation (driving, home safety, wandering).
- ✓Care plan in writing, shared with patient/caregiver.
- ✓Caregiver assessment.
Common pitfalls
- !Billing without all 10 required elements.
- !Repeating before 180 days have elapsed.
- !Not telehealth eligible on most payers.
Common ICD-10 pairings
G31.84F03.90G30.9
Pairs well with
Educational reference, not billing or legal advice. Verify against your payer contracts and your compliance team before submission.