Kaiser Permanente (Washington) psychological testing coverage: codes and prior authorization
The short answerPer Kaiser Permanente Washington's authorization code ranges, 96130 and 96131 fall under a psychological testing request, and 96132 to 96139 under a neuropsychological testing request. Check its code tool for criteria.
By Javier Alvarez · Updated · 1 min read
1 row: Kaiser Permanente · Washington. Public policy, not the member's benefits.
Kaiser Permanente (Washington)
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, authorization code ranges for mental health · Washington
| 96130 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Psychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
|---|---|
| 96131 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Psychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| 96132 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Neuropsychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| 96133 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Neuropsychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| 96136 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Neuropsychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| 96137 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Neuropsychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| 96138 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Neuropsychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| 96139 | Listed (appears in the Washington "Neuropsychological Testing" authorization code range) [1] |
| Where it applies | The neuropsychological request range lists 96132, 96133 and 96136 to 96139, and also 96130 and 96131. The psychological testing range lists 96130 and 96131 with 90791. [1] |
| Prior authorization | Kaiser Permanente Washington groups testing into two authorization request types, "Neuropsychological Testing" (96132) and "Psychological Testing" (96130), each with a code range. Use the Pre-authorization Code Check tool for the exact requirements. [1] |
| Also | The page says the information does not guarantee coverage or payment. Services must be medically necessary and are subject to the patient's coverage agreement and limits. [1] |
- Kaiser Permanente Washington: Mental Health authorization code ranges (change log through 03/16/2026), checked October 30, 2026
What Kaiser Permanente (Washington)'s documents say
The table above has every field we found for Kaiser Permanente (Washington), with numbered sources. In short:
- Prior authorization. Kaiser Permanente Washington groups testing into two authorization request types, "Neuropsychological Testing" (96132) and "Psychological Testing" (96130), each with a code range. Use the Pre-authorization Code Check tool for the exact requirements.
- Where it applies. The neuropsychological request range lists 96132, 96133 and 96136 to 96139, and also 96130 and 96131. The psychological testing range lists 96130 and 96131 with 90791.
- Codes. 96130, 96131, 96132, 96133, 96136, 96137, 96138 and 96139 are listed.
Other psychological testing rows for Washington
Check Kaiser Permanente (Washington)'s claim against the row
Before the claim goes out, compare it with the row above: the evaluation and administration codes pair the way the policy says, the hours fit any cap, the referral question is documented, and prior authorization covers the units. The psychological testing table compares Kaiser Permanente with every other payer we checked.