CPT code 96112: Developmental testing, initial hour2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Puerto Rico
Report 96112 for physician- or qualified health care professional-led developmental testing with interpretation and a report, covering the initial hour of service.
In Puerto Rico, Medicare pays $125.57 for 96112 in the office and $107.00 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 96112 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 96112 covers
A physician or other qualified health care professional uses standardized developmental measures and clinical observation to assess areas such as motor skills, language, cognition, social functioning, memory, or executive function. The service is commonly performed in a pediatric, developmental, psychology, or rehabilitation setting when a child’s development needs a more complete evaluation than a brief screening can provide. The clinician interprets the results and prepares a report.
Report 96112 for the initial hour of qualifying developmental testing. Documentation should identify the assessment performed, the developmental domains evaluated, the clinician’s work, and the interpretation and report. When additional qualifying testing time is supported, report it with 96113, the add-on code for additional time. Medicare physician fee schedule valuation is available by setting; the submitted service and setting determine the applicable schedule amount.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Puerto Rico compares for 96112
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 96112 runs from $118.04 in Arkansas to $168.19 in Alaska. Puerto Rico pays $125.57. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Puerto Rico · this page$125.57
- Los Angeles, CA · California$133.61+$8.04
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$136.64+$11.07
- Miami, FL · Florida$133.84+$8.27
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$132.08+$6.51
- Manhattan, NY · New York$139.15+$13.58
- Alaska · Alaska$168.19+$42.62
Other areas in Puerto Rico first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $118.84 | $102.77 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $118.04 | $102.26 |
| ArizonaArizona | $123.49 | $105.69 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $128.42 | $108.28 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $127.93 | $107.79 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $139.49 | $115.28 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $132.27 | $110.55 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $129.47 | $109.34 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $131.88 | $110.51 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $131.31 | $110.02 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $132.55 | $110.58 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $145.23 | $119.32 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $145.07 | $119.16 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $147.99 | $121.50 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $147.34 | $120.85 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $129.41 | $108.49 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $132.42 | $110.10 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $131.30 | $109.88 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $133.65 | $111.09 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $139.26 | $115.05 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $127.90 | $107.77 |
| ColoradoColorado | $127.50 | $107.95 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $130.65 | $110.86 |
| DelawareDelaware | $124.79 | $106.64 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $129.49 | $110.88 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $126.06 | $108.50 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $127.01 | $108.35 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $122.36 | $105.98 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $128.09 | $107.20 |
| IowaIowa | $119.45 | $102.64 |
| IdahoIdaho | $119.98 | $103.08 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $127.19 | $110.29 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $124.83 | $108.06 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $130.41 | $111.54 |
| IndianaIndiana | $120.29 | $103.26 |
| KansasKansas | $119.57 | $102.96 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $120.96 | $104.63 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $123.82 | $106.53 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $121.02 | $104.77 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $135.05 | $113.11 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $127.53 | $108.19 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $130.29 | $110.58 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $126.15 | $107.55 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $120.68 | $103.78 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $123.21 | $105.01 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $127.23 | $109.51 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $122.81 | $106.03 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $122.98 | $104.08 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $123.01 | $105.76 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $123.58 | $106.09 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $120.29 | $104.46 |
| MississippiMississippi | $119.16 | $103.34 |
| MontanaMontana | $125.24 | $106.87 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $121.22 | $104.08 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $122.48 | $104.11 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $119.64 | $102.69 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $126.11 | $106.98 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $136.57 | $115.26 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $132.35 | $112.29 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $123.28 | $106.44 |
| NevadaNevada | $124.51 | $106.12 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $141.36 | $119.52 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $133.41 | $113.30 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $139.18 | $117.46 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $122.11 | $104.66 |
| OhioOhio | $122.24 | $105.47 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $120.46 | $104.05 |
| Portland, OROregon | $129.32 | $108.91 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $123.72 | $105.43 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $129.13 | $110.01 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $122.12 | $105.26 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $127.53 | $108.55 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $121.89 | $104.91 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $122.15 | $103.78 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $119.90 | $103.20 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $126.93 | $107.49 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $121.76 | $105.05 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $124.59 | $106.39 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $125.22 | $106.92 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $124.93 | $106.82 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $124.89 | $106.65 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $127.45 | $109.21 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $123.01 | $105.58 |
| UtahUtah | $122.67 | $105.40 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $123.28 | $105.22 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $125.57 | $107.00 |
| VermontVermont | $122.59 | $104.41 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $127.11 | $107.76 |
| King County, WAWashington | $136.63 | $114.09 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $120.54 | $102.95 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $122.67 | $106.71 |
| WyomingWyoming | $124.04 | $105.67 |
96112 rates by state
Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.
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$118.04
$168.19
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $168.19 | 1 |
| AL | $118.84 | 1 |
| AR | $118.04 | 1 |
| AZ | $123.49 | 1 |
| CA | $127.90–$147.99 | 29 |
| CO | $127.50 | 1 |
| CT | $130.65 | 1 |
| DC | $136.64 | 1 |
| DE | $124.79 | 1 |
| FL | $126.06–$133.84 | 3 |
| GA | $122.36–$127.01 | 2 |
| GU | $128.09 | 1 |
| HI | $128.09 | 1 |
| IA | $119.45 | 1 |
| ID | $119.98 | 1 |
| IL | $124.83–$132.08 | 4 |
| IN | $120.29 | 1 |
| KS | $119.57 | 1 |
| KY | $120.96 | 1 |
| LA | $121.02–$123.82 | 2 |
| MA | $127.53–$135.05 | 2 |
| MD | $126.15–$136.64 | 3 |
| ME | $120.68–$123.21 | 2 |
| MI | $122.81–$127.23 | 2 |
| MN | $122.98 | 1 |
| MO | $120.29–$123.58 | 3 |
| MS | $119.16 | 1 |
| MT | $125.24 | 1 |
| NC | $121.22 | 1 |
| ND | $122.48 | 1 |
| NE | $119.64 | 1 |
| NH | $126.11 | 1 |
| NJ | $132.35–$136.57 | 2 |
| NM | $123.28 | 1 |
| NV | $124.51 | 1 |
| NY | $122.11–$141.36 | 5 |
| OH | $122.24 | 1 |
| OK | $120.46 | 1 |
| OR | $123.72–$129.32 | 2 |
| PA | $122.12–$129.13 | 2 |
| PR | $125.57 | 1 |
| RI | $127.53 | 1 |
| SC | $121.89 | 1 |
| SD | $122.15 | 1 |
| TN | $119.90 | 1 |
| TX | $121.76–$127.45 | 8 |
| UT | $122.67 | 1 |
| VA | $123.28–$136.64 | 2 |
| VI | $125.57 | 1 |
| VT | $122.59 | 1 |
| WA | $127.11–$136.63 | 2 |
| WI | $120.54 | 1 |
| WV | $122.67 | 1 |
| WY | $124.04 | 1 |
How the 96112 rate is calculated
Each of 96112’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 96112
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work2.56
2.56 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense1.05
1.05 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.14
0.14 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
3.7500
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$125.25
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Puerto Rico inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
12,749
- Code
- 96112
- Physician work
- 2.56
- Practice expense
- 1.05
- Malpractice
- 0.14
GPCI2026.csv
91
- Locality
- Puerto Rico
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.011
- Malpractice
- 0.985
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 2.56 | × 1.000 | 2.5600 |
| Practice expense | 1.05 | × 1.011 | 1.0615 |
| Malpractice | 0.14 | × 0.985 | 0.1379 |
| Total RVUs | 3.7595 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Puerto Rico$125.57
Office: (2.56 × 1 + 1.05 × 1.011 + 0.14 × 0.985) × $33.4009 = $125.57
Facility: (2.56 × 1 + 0.5 × 1.011 + 0.14 × 0.985) × $33.4009 = $107.00
Payment rules and modifiers for 96112
96112 has no global surgery period, no multiple-procedure, bilateral or assistant-at-surgery adjustment, and no professional/technical split. What changes the payment is where the service happens: the place of service on the claim decides whether Medicare pays the office or the facility rate.
Place of service · 96112
Which rate does Medicare pay?
The POS code on the claim line (CMS-1500 box 24B).
POS 11 · non-facility rate · national
$125.25
- Non-facility (office)
- $125.25
- Facility
- $106.88
Higher because the practice carries its own overhead.
How 96112 has changed in Puerto Rico
96112 · Office / nonfacility
$125.57
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $1.73 lower than on 2025-10-01, moving from $127.30 to $125.57 (1.4%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$127.30changed to$125.57
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Practice expense RVU 1.21 changed to 1.05
- Malpractice RVU 0.16 changed to 0.14
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.011
- Malpractice GPCI 0.982 changed to 0.985
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$123.97changed to$127.30
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 1.01 changed to 1.21
- Malpractice RVU 0.15 changed to 0.16
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$121.95changed to$123.97
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$126.94changed to$121.95
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 1.04 changed to 1.01
- Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.15
- Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.007
- Malpractice GPCI 0.984 changed to 0.982
October 1, 2023
RVU23D
$126.74changed to$126.94
- Practice expense GPCI 1.000 changed to 1.008
- Malpractice GPCI 1.000 changed to 0.984
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$129.31changed to$126.74
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 1.05 changed to 1.04
- Malpractice RVU 0.12 changed to 0.14
- Practice expense GPCI 1.008 changed to 1.000
- Malpractice GPCI 0.986 changed to 1.000
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$131.78changed to$129.31
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 1.07 changed to 1.05
- Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.12
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$140.68changed to$131.78
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 1.20 changed to 1.07
- Malpractice RVU 0.13 changed to 0.14
- Malpractice GPCI 0.988 changed to 0.986
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$138.26changed to$140.68
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 1.13 changed to 1.20
- Malpractice RVU 0.14 changed to 0.13
- Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.008
- Malpractice GPCI 0.990 changed to 0.988
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
No ratechanged to$138.26
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D, RVU14A, RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D, RVU15A, RVU15B, RVU15C, RVU15D, RVU16A, RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D, RVU17A, RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D, RVU18AR1, RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $125.57 | $107.00 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $125.57 | $107.00 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $125.57 | $107.00 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $125.57 | $107.00 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $127.30 | $117.20 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $127.30 | $117.20 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $127.30 | $117.20 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $127.30 | $117.20 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $123.97 | $122.97 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $123.97 | $122.97 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $123.97 | $122.97 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $123.97 | $122.97 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $121.95 | $120.96 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $126.94 | $125.58 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $126.74 | $125.38 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $126.74 | $125.38 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $126.74 | $125.38 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $129.31 | $127.92 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $129.31 | $127.92 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $129.31 | $127.92 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $129.31 | $127.92 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $131.78 | $129.67 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $131.78 | $129.67 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $131.78 | $129.67 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $131.78 | $129.67 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $140.68 | $131.58 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $140.68 | $131.58 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $140.68 | $131.58 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $140.68 | $131.58 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $138.26 | $130.28 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $138.26 | $130.28 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $138.26 | $130.28 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $138.26 | $130.28 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Not in this release | Not in this release | RVU13AR |
Where the Puerto Rico rate applies
Puerto Rico is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 292 cities and communities in Puerto Rico. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Aceitunas
- Adjuntas
- Aguada
- Aguadilla
- Aguas Buenas
- Aguas Claras
- Aguilita
- Aibonito
96112 billing questions
How does 96112 differ from 96110?
96112 represents a more complete developmental testing service with interpretation and a report. 96110 is used for a developmental screening with a score, rather than this full testing service.
When is 96113 reported with 96112?
96113 is the add-on code for additional developmental testing time beyond the initial hour represented by 96112. The record should support the additional time and the work performed.
Can administration and interpretation be billed separately?
96112 encompasses the developmental testing service, including interpretation and reporting for the initial hour. Do not split those elements into separate services under this code.
What documentation supports 96112?
Document the standardized assessment, domains evaluated, time supporting the service, findings, interpretation, and resulting report. The record should show a developmental evaluation rather than only a brief screening.
Is 96112 the same as a neurobehavioral status examination?
No. 96112 is developmental testing using assessment measures and interpretation; 96116 addresses a neurobehavioral status examination, a different type of clinical evaluation.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
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