30-minute Psychotherapy Sessions
CPT codes are essential for healthcare providers to accurately bill and receive reimbursement from insurance companies. Utilizing the correct code for each specific service is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure proper payment. For documenting 30-minute psychotherapy sessions, mental health practitioners use Code 90832.
Code 90832 Explained:
This code is designated for individual psychotherapy sessions lasting approximately 30 minutes, with the exact duration required to be between 16 and 37 minutes to comply with coding and billing procedures. This time range encompasses only therapeutic and treatment activities, excluding administrative tasks. For virtual sessions, use code 90834-95.
Key Information:
Purpose: Code 90832 is designated for psychotherapy sessions, commonly known as "talk therapy." This treatment involves engaging in therapeutic conversations and interactions that aim to enhance mental health and emotional well-being.
Time Range: This code is used for sessions ranging from 16 to 37 minutes with a client.
Documentation: It is essential to maintain thorough documentation when billing under this code. Be sure to include important details such as session duration, start and stop times, the client's status and symptoms, therapeutic modalities used, and progress notes.
Reimbursement Rates: Rates vary depending on the circumstances of the session, locations, and insurance policies.
Similar Codes:
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- Code 90834: Psychotherapy sessions lasting from 38 to 52 minutes
- Code 90837: Psychotherapy sessions lasting longer than 53 minutes
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