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Forest Trees

Neuropsychological Evaluations & Pre-Bariatric Surgery Evaluations

Work with a Board-Certified Neuropsychologist

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Give us a call and we will talk about when you are available and what timeline you are looking for. You can usually expect the report within 1-2 weeks. Results can be discussed at a feedback appointment, or you can have Dr. Emily mail the report to you.

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We are currently working on paneling with Sanford, Avera, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and estimate that to be completed in November 2024. Since neuropsychological evaluations typically cost between $2,000 and $3,000, insurance is a significant savings. Our billing company will work with you to provide you with a good faith estimate of services. If we are not paneled with your insurance at this time, then we will discuss a payment plan that may work for you, and at the end of the assessment, you are provided a specialized receipt (called a "superbill") that you may send to your insurance for potential reimbursement. In that case, you can choose to contact your insurance ahead of time and ask about "out of network coverage" for an evaluation with the following codes, how you can submit a claim with a receipt/superbill and how much would you pay. Dr. Emily's NPI# is 1902203490.

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You will be asked to complete an information packet ahead of time and/or in the clinic, followed by a .5 to 1.5 hour interview, and then testing that takes 1.5-5 hours. Testing is a non-invasive process using a variety of written and verbal tasks that are completed while seated at a table. These tests can be paper-and-pencil and/or computerized.

Shorter Wait Times

Payment & Insurance

What to Expect

Neuropsychological Testing

Typically, this testing is looking at memory, attention, language, intellectual function, problem-solving, processing speed, behavior, mood, and other functions. This testing is used to diagnose and manage conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, tumors, stroke, mild cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, brain injury, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and others, for adults.

Primary codes used: 

  • Interview: 90791

  • Testing: 96136 (1st 30 minutes) + 96137 (for each added 30 minutes - usually 5-9 units)

  • Services: 96132 (1st hour) + 96133 (each added hour - usually 3-4 units)​

Bariatric Pre-Surgery Testing

Folks are often referred to complete a "behavioral health" or "mental health" evaluation before a bariatric surgery. The reasons: (1) this evaluation might be required by your insurance company, your surgical team, or both (2) to increase chances of long-term weight-loss success and reduce risk of negative surgical outcomes. Most of this testing is question-and-answer and filling out forms.

*This evaluation can be done over video in SD, just let Dr. Emily know you are interested!

Primary codes used:

  • Interview: 90791

  • Services: 96130 (1st hour) + 96131 (each added hour - usually 4-7 units)

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