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Humana Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Diagnosis and Treatment Form

This procedure is not covered

Effective Date

01/01/2024

Last Reviewed

Original Document

Reference

Description
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorders. Approximately eight to ten percent of school age children are diagnosed with ADHD, with males predominantly more affected than females. Often, an individual with ADHD is affected by comorbidities, which are other conditions that exist simultaneously with and independent of ADHD. Examples include, but may not be limited to, anxiety disorder, conduct disorder, depression, oppositional defiant disorder and learning disabilities. Although ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood, it may last into adulthood or be diagnosed at any age.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment

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Revision Date: 01/01/2024
Review Date: 06/22/2023
Policy Number: HUM-0340-036

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ADHD behavior may generally be classified into three subtypes: predominantly inattentive, predominately hyperactive-impulsive or a combination of the two.

ADHD is characterized by a pattern of behavior, present in multiple settings (e.g., school, home), that can result in performance issues in social, educational and/or work settings. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. Typically, a diagnosis is made by a comprehensive exam that assesses the onset and course of symptoms consistent with ADHD. A functional assessment, if conducted, evaluates both the severity of impairment and the pervasiveness of symptoms occurring in different environments.

The parameters for diagnosing ADHD are found in the Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The DSM-5 includes a set of diagnostic criteria that indicate the symptoms that must be present to establish the diagnosis of ADHD.

There are several types of specialists qualified to diagnose and treat ADHD. Examples include, but may not be limited to, child psychiatrists, family physicians, neurologists, pediatricians, or psychiatrists. Although several types of treatments have been explored for ADHD, medication and behavior modification are generally considered the most common and effective.

For information regarding proposed treatments for ADHD not addressed in this policy, please see the following Medical Coverage Policies:

Chiropractic manipulation - Chiropractic Care
Cognitive rehabilitation - Cognitive Rehabilitation
Complementary or alternative medicine practices - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Interactive metronome therapy - Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) - Biofeedback
Sensory integration therapy - Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Transcranial magnetic stimulation - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Cranial

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Policy Number: HUM-0340-036

Coverage Determination

Any services for ADHD diagnosis and/or treatment that are considered primarily educational or training in nature may be excluded by certificate.

Please consult the member’s individual certificate regarding Plan coverage. Any state mandates for ADHD diagnosis and/or treatment take precedence over this medical coverage policy. Please refer to the member’s applicable pharmacy benefit to determine benefit availability and the terms and conditions of coverage for medication for the treatment of ADHD.

Services provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist or other behavioral health professionals are subject to the provisions of the applicable behavioral health benefit.

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Humana members may be eligible under the Plan for the following services for the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD:

Interview (individual or child and parent/guardian), which may include obtaining information about daycare, school or work functioning utilizing DSM-5 criteria. May also include an evaluation of comorbid psychiatric disorders and review of the individual’s family and social history; AND
Complete medical history and physical examination, including specific laboratory evaluation (complete blood count [CBC], liver function tests [LFTs]) and a cardiac evaluation and screening incorporating an electrocardiogram (ECG) if indicated, prior to beginning stimulant medication therapy7,8,32

Treatment

Humana members may be eligible under the Plan for the treatment of ADHD utilizing the following services:

Behavior modification (refer to behavioral health benefit); AND/OR
Pharmacological treatment (refer to pharmacy benefit)

Coverage Limitations

Diagnosis and Evaluation

Humana members may NOT be eligible under the Plan for diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD by any methods other than those listed above including, but may not be limited to, the following:

Actigraphy; OR
Computer-based/continuous performance test (eg, Gordon Diagnostic System, QbCheck, QbTest, Test of Variables of Attention [TOVA]); OR
Computerized electroencephalography (EEG) including, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Brain mapping; OR
- Computer based EEG systems; OR
- Neuropsychiatric EEG-based assessments (NEBA); OR
- Quantitative electroencephalography (QEEG); OR
EEG; OR
Hair analysis; OR
Measurement of lead levels, unless the individual has been identified as having one or more risk factors through the use of a childhood lead poisoning screening questionnaire; OR
Measurement of thyroid hormone levels, unless the individual exhibits clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism (eg, modest acceleration of linear growth and epiphyseal maturation, weight loss or failure to gain weight, excessive retraction of the eyelids causing lid lag and stare, diffuse goiter, tachycardia and increased cardiac output, increased gastrointestinal motility, tremor, hyperreflexia); OR
Neuroimaging, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT); OR
Neuropsychological testing for unremarkable or uncomplicated cases of ADHD

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Treatment

Humana members may NOT be eligible under the Plan for treatment of ADHD by any methods other than those listed above including, but may not be limited to, the following:

Application-based games for use with smart phone or tablet (eg, EndeavorRX); OR
Cognitive behavioral therapy; OR
Dietary counseling/dietary modification (eg, Feingold diet); OR
Dore program/dyslexia dyspraxia attention treatment (DDAT); OR
External trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS) (eg, Monarch, Smile); OR
Vision therapy (some components of vision therapy [eg, orthoptics, vision training] may be excluded by certificate)

These are considered experimental/investigational as they are not identified as widely used and generally accepted for the proposed uses as reported in nationally recognized peer-reviewed medical literature published in the English language.

Background

Additional information about ADHD may be found from the following websites:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
National Institute of Mental Health
National Library of Medicine

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Medical Alternatives

Physician consultation is advised to make an informed decision based on an individual’s health needs.

Any CPT, HCPCS or ICD codes listed on this medical coverage policy are for informational purposes only. Do not rely on the accuracy and inclusion of specific codes. Inclusion of a code does not guarantee coverage and or reimbursement for a service or procedure.

Provider Claims Codes

CPT® Code(s): 64999
Description: Unlisted procedure, nervous system
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the treatment of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70450
Description: Computed tomography, head or brain; without contrast manne graphy,
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70460
Description: Computed tomography, head or brain; with contrast material(s)
Comments: Not Covered if used to | report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70470
Description: Computed tomography, head or brain; without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sections
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70496
Description: Computed tomographic angiography, head, with contrast material(s), including noncontrast images, if performed, and image postprocessing
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70544
Description: Magnetic resonance angiography, head; without contrast material(s) Blograpny,
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70545
Description: Magnetic resonance angiography, head; with contrast material(s) glography,
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

CPT® Code(s): 70546
Description: Magnetic resonance angiography, head; without contrast material(s), followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Codes

Code: 70591
Description: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 70552
Description: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); with contrast material(e) ane
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 70553
Description: Magnetic resonance (eg, proton) imaging, brain (including brain stem); without contrast material, followed by contrast material(s) and further sequences
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 70554
Description: Magnetic resonance imaging, brain, functional MRI; including test selection and administration of repetitive body part movement and/or visual stimulation, not requiring physician or psychologist administration
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 70555
Description: Magnetic resonance imaging, brain, functional MRI; requiring physician or psychologist administration of entire neurofunctional testing
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 76390
Description: Magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 78600
Description: Brain imaging, less than 4 static views;
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 78601
Description: Brain imaging, less than 4 static views; with vascular flow
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 78605
Description: Brain imaging, minimum 4 static views;
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 78606
Description: Brain imaging, minimum 4 static views; with vascular flow
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

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Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 78609
Description: Brain imaging, positron emission tomography (PET); perfusion evaluation
Code: 80076
Description: Hepatic function panel This panel must include the following: Albumin (82040) Bilirubin, total (82247) Bilirubin, direct (82248) Phosphatase, alkaline (84075) Protein, total (84155) Transferase, alanine amino (ALT) (SGPT) (84460) Transferase, aspartate amino (AST) (SGOT) (84450)
Code: 82308
Description: Calcitonin
Code: 83655
Description: Lead
Code: 84436
Description: Thyroxine; total
Code: 84437
Description: Thyroxine; requiring elution (eg, neonatal)
Code: 84439
Description: Thyroxine; free
Code: 84442
Description: Thyroxine binding globulin (TBG)
Code: 84443
Description: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Code: 84445
Description: Thyroid stimulating immune globulins (TSI)

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Code: 84481
Description: Triiodothyronine T3; free
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 85025
Description: Blood count; complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet count) and automated differential WBC count
Comments:
Code: 85027
Description: Blood count; complete (CBC), automated (Hgb, Hct, RBC, WBC and platelet count)
Comments:
Code: 86800
Description: Thyroglobulin antibody
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 90791
Description: Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 90792
Description: Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 90832
Description: Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 90833
Description: Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and management service (List separately in addition to the code for primary procedure)
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 90834
Description: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 90836
Description: Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and management service (List separately in addition to the code for primary procedure)
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit

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Code: 90837
Description: Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 90838
Description: Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient when performed with an evaluation and management service (List separately in addition to the code for primary procedure)
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 92065
Description: Orthoptic and/or pleoptic training, with continuing medical direction and evaluation
Comments: Not Covered
Code: 95700
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG) continuous recording, with video when performed, setup, patient education, and takedown when performed, administered in person by EEG technologist, minimum of 8 channels
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95705
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), without video, review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours; unmonitored
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95706
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), without video, review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours; with intermittent monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95707
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), without video, review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours; with continuous, real-time monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95708
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), without video, review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; unmonitored
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95709
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), without video, review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; with intermittent monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95710
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), without video, review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 12-26 hours; with continuous, real-time monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

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Code: 95711
Description: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours; unmonitored
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95712
Description: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours; with intermittent monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95713
Description: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, 2-12 hours; with continuous, real-time monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95714
Description: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; unmonitored
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95715
Description: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; with intermittent monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95716
Description: Electroencephalogram with video (VEEG), review of data, technical description by EEG technologist, each increment of 12-26 hours; with continuous, real-time monitoring and maintenance
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95717
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation and report, 2-12 hours of EEG recording; without video
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95718
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation and report, 2-12 hours of EEG recording; with video (VEEG)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 95719
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, interpretation and report for periods greater than 12 hours, up to 26 hours of EEG recording; without video
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

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Code: 95721
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation, and summary report, complete study; greater than 36 hours, up to 60 hours of EEG recording, without video
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95722
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation, and summary report, complete study; greater than 36 hours, up to 60 hours of EEG recording, with video (VEEG)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95723
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation, and summary report, complete study; greater than 60 hours, up to 84 hours of EEG recording, without video
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95724
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation, and summary report, complete study; greater than 60 hours, up to 84 hours of EEG recording, with video (VEEG)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95725
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation, and summary report, complete study; greater than 84 hours of
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

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Code: 95726
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG), continuous recording, physician or other qualified health care professional review of recorded events, analysis of spike and seizure detection, interpretation, and summary report, complete study; greater than 84 hours of EEG recording, with video (VEEG)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95803
Description: Actigraphy testing, recording, analysis, interpretation, and report (minimum of 72 hours to 14 consecutive days of recording)
Comments: Not Covered

Code: 95812
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG) extended monitoring; 41-60 minutes
Comments: Not Covered if used to report any test outlined in Coverage Limitations section

Code: 95813
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG) extended monitoring; 61-119 minutes
Comments: Not Covered if used to report any test outlined in Coverage limitations section

Code: 95822
Description: Electroencephalogram (EEG); recording in coma or sleep only
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 95957
Description: Digital analysis of electroencephalogram (EEG) (eg, for epileptic 5 a anal x) P 8 (EEG) (eg, piep P ¥
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 96020
Description: Neurofunctional testing selection and administration during noninvasive imaging functional brain mapping, with test administered entirely by a physician or other qualified health care professional (ie, psychologist), with review of test results and report
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 96112
Description: Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; first hour
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit

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Code: 96113
Description: Developmental test administration (including assessment of fine and/or gross motor, language, cognitive level, social, memory and/or executive functions by standardized developmental instruments when performed), by physician or other qualified health care professional, with interpretation and report; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 96116
Description: Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, [eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities]), by physician or other qualified health care professional, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report; first hour
Comments: Not Covered if used to report Continuous Performance Testing for the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 96121
Description: Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, [eg, acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities]), by physician or other qualified health care professional, both face-to-face time with the patient and time interpreting test results and preparing the report; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 96125
Description: Standardized cognitive performance testing (eg, Ross Information Processing Assessment) per hour of a qualified health care professional's time, both face-to-face time administering tests to the patient and time interpreting these test results and preparing the report
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 96127
Description: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument
Comments:

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Code: 96130
Description: Psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; first hour
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and

Code: 96131
Description: Psychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 96132
Description: Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and a wo . ; clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and . F . . report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; first hour
Comments: Not Covered if used to . . report the diagnosis and . evaluation of ADHD

Code: 96133
Description: Neuropsychological testing evaluation services by physician or other qualified health care professional, including integration of patient data, interpretation of standardized test results and clinical data, clinical decision making, treatment planning and report, and interactive feedback to the patient, family member(s) or caregiver(s), when performed; each additional hour (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 96136
Description: Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by physician or other qualified health care professional, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

Code: 96137
Description: ea aan ae, 8 by Phy q P ’ two or more tests, any method; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments: | Not covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD

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Code: 96138
Description: Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; first 30 minutes
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 96139
Description: Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring by technician, two or more tests, any method; each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 96146
Description: Psychological or neuropsychological test administration, with single automated, standardized instrument via electronic platform, with automated result only
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the diagnosis and evaluation of ADHD
Code: 96156
Description: Health behavior assessment, or re-assessment (ie, health- focused clinical interview, behavioral observations, clinical decision making)
Comments:
Code: 96158
Description: Health behavior intervention, individual, face-to-face; initial 30 minutes
Comments:
Code: 96159
Description: Health behavior intervention, individual, face-to-face; each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary service)
Comments:
Code: 96164
Description: Health behavior intervention, group (2 or more patients), face- to-face; initial 30 minutes
Comments:
Code: 96165
Description: Health behavior intervention, group (2 or more patients), face- to-face; each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary service)
Comments:
Code: 96167
Description: Health behavior intervention, family (with the patient present), face-to-face; initial 30 minutes
Comments:
Code: 96168
Description: Health behavior intervention, family (with the patient present), face-to-face; each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary service)
Comments:
Code: 96170
Description: Health behavior intervention, family (without the patient present), face-to-face; initial 30 minutes
Comments:
Code: 96171
Description: Health behavior intervention, family (without the patient present), face-to-face; each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary service)
Comments:

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Code: 97129
Description: Therapeutic interventions that focus on cognitive function (eg, attention, memory, reasoning, executive function, problem solving, and/or pragmatic functioning) and compensatory strategies to manage the performance of an activity (eg, managing time or schedules, initiating, organizing, and sequencing tasks), direct (one-on-one) patient contact; initial 15 minutes
Comments: Not Covered if used to report the treatment of ADHD
Code: 97130
Description: Therapeutic interventions that focus on cognitive function (eg, attention, memory, reasoning, executive function, problem solving, and/or pragmatic functioning) and compensatory strategies to manage the performance of an activity (eg, managing time or schedules, initiating, organizing, and sequencing tasks), direct (one-on-one) patient contact; each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Comments:

Not Covered if used to report the treatment of ADHD

Code: 97151
Description: Behavior identification assessment, administered by a physician or other qualified health care professional, each 15 minutes of the physician's or other qualified health care professional's time face-to-face with patient and/or guardian(s)/caregiver(s) administering assessments and discussing findings and recommendations, and non-face-to-face analyzing past data, scoring/interpreting the assessment, and preparing the report/treatment plan.
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 97152
Description: Behavior identification-supporting assessment, administered by one technician under the direction of a physician or other qualified health care professional, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes.
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Code: 97153
Description: Adaptive behavior treatment by protocol, administered by technician under the direction of a physician or other qualified health care professional, face-to-face with one patient, each 15 minutes.
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit
Group adaptive behavior treatment by protocol, administered by technician under the direction of a physician or other qualified health care professional, face-to-face with two or more patients, each 15 minutes
Comments: Coverage is subject to the provision of the applicable behavioral health benefit

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A4541: Monthly supplies for use of device coded at e0733 - Not Covered New Code Effective
A9999: Rectified DME supply or accessory, not otherwise - 01/01/2024 report the treatment of
E0733: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical - ADHD Not Covered
E1399: Stimulation of the trigeminal nerve Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous - New Code Effective 01/01/2024 Not Covered if used to report the treatment of
K1016: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator for electrical stimulation of the trigeminal nerve - Not Covered
K1017: Monthly supplies for use of device coded at k1016 - Not Covered
P2031: Hair analysis (excluding arsenic) - Not Covered
S8035: Magnetic source imaging - Not Covered
S8040: Topographic brain mapping - Not Covered
S9452: Nutrition classes, nonphysician provider, per session - Not Covered if used to report the treatment of ADHD
S9470: Nutritional counseling, dietitian visit - Not Covered if used to report the treatment of ADHD
T1505: Electronic medication compliance management device, includes all components and accessories, not otherwise classified - Not Covered if used to report the treatment of ADHD

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Appendix A DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Either 1 or 2:
1. Five or more (17 years of age or older) or six or more (under 17 years of age) of the following symptoms of inattention have been present for at least six months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
  - Inattention
  - Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities
  - Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities
  - Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
  - Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)
  - Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities
  - Often avoids, dislikes or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework)
  - Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (eg, toys, school assignments, pencils, books or tools)
  - Is often easily distracted
  - Is often forgetful in daily activities
2. Five or more (17 years of age or older) or six or more (under 17 years of age) of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have been present for at least six months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
  - Hyperactivity-impulsivity
  - Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
  - Often gets up from seat when remaining in seat is expected
  - Often runs about or climbs when and where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may feel very restless)
  - Often has trouble playing or enjoying leisure activities quietly (in adolescents or adults this may be reported as feeling restless)
  - Often seems on the go or often acts as if driven by a motor
  - Often talks excessively
  - Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished
  - Often has trouble waiting one’s turn
  - Often interrupts or intrudes on others (eg, butts into conversations or games)
Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 12 years
Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (eg, at school/work and at home)
There must be clear evidence of significant impairment in social, school or work functioning
DSM-5 includes no exclusion criteria for people with autism spectrum disorder, since symptoms of both disorders co-occur. However, ADHD symptoms must not occur exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder and must not be better explained by another mental disorder, such as a depressive or bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, dissociative disorder, personality disorder or substance intoxication or withdrawal

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