Checklist for CPT® code 99483 | cognitive assessment code for dementia


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Is your practice performing cognitive assessments for patients with dementia, using CPT® code 99483? Primary care and neurology practices are likely to perform these services.

Use this checklist to make sure you have documented all of the required components.

For more about coding for cognitive assessment and related services, see these additional resources:

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