What is the developmental screening code for reimbursement for physicians?
The code for developmental screening is 96110. For more information, please refer to this [coding fact sheet for primary care pediatricians][1]. [1]: https://www.aap.org/en-us/Documents/coding_factsheet_developmentalscreeningtestingandEmotionalBehvioraassessment.pdf
Is there data that shows that use of ASQ-3 improves children's development?
ASQ-3 is a screening tool. It checks a child's development and detects developmental issues that need follow-up. Use of ASQ-3 alone does not directly improve child development, especially for children with delays. If ASQ-3 is used as part of a comprehensive system that includes appropriate follow-up assessment and pro…
When calculating a child's age to choose the correct age interval, does the date administered count as a complete day in the calculation?
Yes, the administration date is counted as a full day when calculating age. But, the child's birth date is not counted. For example, if a child is born 5/20/2018, then on 5/20/2019 the child's age is 1 year, 0 days. For easy age calculation, [use the online ASQ Calculator][1] or download the free ASQ Calculator app fr…
Sometimes children refuse to answer questions or attempt actitivities. How do I determine if a child isn't displaying the skill because they can't or because they don't want to? Does it matter?
If a child will not answer the question or perform the action in an ASQ-3 item, you can skip that item on the questionnaire and adjust the scoring so the child isn’t penalized. You can only skip 2 items per area, though, and still score the section. Directions for using adjusted scoring is found on page 72 of the ASQ-…
Is ASQ-3 approved by an IRB?
An institutional review board (IRB) is a committee that reviews the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are ethical. Each reserach study needs to be individually approved with an institution's specific IRB. A tool, such as ASQ-3, is not granted blanket approval to be used in research studies. Numerous IR…
Can online ASQ questionnaires be accessed and completed on an iPad with internet access?
Yes, ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 online questionnaires available through [ASQ Family Access ][1]can be accessed on an iPad with internet access. The ASQ Family Access website is mobile optimized which allows for easy viewing of questionnaires on tablets and mobile phones. [1]: http://agesandstages.com/products-services/asq…
How can ASQ-3 questionnaires be used as a parent education tool?
Each questionnaire discusses developmental activities tied to the age of the child being screened. In completing and reviewing the questionnaire, parents learn about general developmental milestones as well as their own child’s strengths. Parents find it helpful to receive suggested learning activities they can work o…
Is a child considered premature if born before 37 weeks of gestation?
When conducting research for ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2, the authors used 39 weeks of gestation as a full-term pregnancy. However, some programs use 38 weeks or 40 weeks of gestation as a full-term pregnancy, which is also fine. When using ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2, you adjust for prematurity if a child is born 3 or more weeks premat…
Are there available benchmarks to use to determine if programs are finding the same percentage of questionnaires in the referral area as the national or state-wide average?
The breakdown of ASQ-3 questionnaire results (typical, monitoring, referral) depends greatly upon the population of children served by your program. In the national normative sample used to examine the psychometric properies of ASQ-3, an average of 15.5% of children fell below the cutoff score in at least one domain. …
I am a new director at a child care center, and I am interested in screening all of our children. Would it be best for me to complete the ASQ questionnaires or would it be best for the teachers of the children to complete them?
ASQ was developed and validated as a parent-completed tool, and it is recommended that parents complete the questionnaire. However, a caregiver or teacher who spends at least 20 hours a week with the child may also complete the questionnaires. It is important that the person completing the questionnaire is familiar wi…
