82787
HCPCS/CPT
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
No active coverage policies found for this code (low confidence)
Medicare Pricing
Work RVU
0.00
Facility
N/A
Non-Facility
N/A
Documentation Required
- Medical record documentation of a complete history and physical examination.
- Documented parent/child interview or patient interview containing DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and findings.
- Results of collateral assessments when available (for example, Vanderbilt or Conners questionnaires).
- Psychiatric evaluation report or clinical notes from psychiatrist, psychologist, or other behavioral health professional.
Key Coverage Criteria
- Clinical assessment to establish diagnosis of ADHD in children and adults based on defined clinical parameters.
- Complete medical evaluation with history and physical for assessment/treatment of ADHD.
- Parent/child interview or adult patient interview to obtain DSM-5 diagnostic information for ADHD.
- Collection of collateral information when available (e.g., Vanderbilt or Conners assessments).
- Complete psychiatric evaluation or services provided by a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other behavioral health professional for ADHD assessment/treatment.
- Laboratory evaluation prior to initiation of stimulant medication therapy.
2 Active Policies
AMBETTER-CP.BH.124 — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Assessment and Treatment
ANTHEM-LAB.00027 — LAB.00027 Selected Blood, Serum and Cellular Allergy and Toxicity Tests
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