2025 CPT code 92522
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Medicine - Special Otorhinolaryngologic Services and Procedures Feed
Evaluation of speech sound production (e.g., articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria).
Modifiers may be applicable.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of speech sound production difficulties impacting communication, requiring skilled evaluation by an SLP.
Performed by a speech-language pathologist (SLP).
In simple words: A speech-language pathologist (SLP) assesses how a person makes speech sounds, looking for problems with pronunciation, patterns of sound errors, and any difficulties with the physical act of speaking.
This code is used for the evaluation of speech sound production, including articulation, phonological processes, apraxia, and dysarthria. It involves assessing a patient's ability to produce speech sounds correctly, including the evaluation of their articulation, the patterns of sound errors, and any motor speech disorders that may be present.
Example 1: A 5-year-old child has difficulty pronouncing certain sounds, impacting speech clarity. The SLP uses 92522 to assess their articulation., A 6-year-old child simplifies sounds, leading to reduced intelligibility. 92522 is used to evaluate phonological processes and create a treatment plan., A 10-year-old child stutters. Code 92522 is used for an evaluation, assessing speech rate, rhythm, and disfluencies to determine the severity and plan treatment.
Documentation should include details of the evaluation, findings related to articulation, phonological processes, apraxia, and dysarthria, and a plan for treatment or further assessment.
- Revenue Code: T2D (OTHER TESTS - OTHER)
- Specialties:Speech-Language Pathology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, or other settings where speech therapy services are provided.