The CPT code for family psychotherapy is 90847.
The CPT code for family psychotherapy without the patient present is 90846. This code is used when the therapist provides services to a family unit without the individual patient being physically present during the session.
The CPT code for individual psychotherapy lasting 45-50 minutes is 90834.
The CPT code for a 2-hour psychotherapy session is typically not billed as a single 2-hour session, but is instead billed as two separate one-hour sessions using the appropriate CPT code for the type of psychotherapy provided.
90846 = Family psychotherapy (without the patient present)90847 = Family psychotherapy (conjoint psychotherapy/withthe patient present)90849 = Multiple-family group psychotherapy
The CPT code for a 2-hour psychotherapy session is 90837. This code corresponds to individual psychotherapy, which is typically 60 minutes or longer in duration. It is important to ensure that the documentation supports the medical necessity for an extended session.
The CPT code for family psychotherapy without the patient present is 90846. This code is used when the therapist provides services to a family unit without the individual patient being physically present during the session.
Family psychotherapy (without the patient present)
Family psychotherapy without the actual patient being present
CPT Code 90853- Group psychotherapy (other than of a multiple-family group)
Psychotherapy, 45-50min
The CPT code for individual psychotherapy lasting 45-50 minutes is 90834.
CPT Code 90857- Interactive group psychotherapy.
90846 = Family psychotherapy (without the patient present)90847 = Family psychotherapy (conjoint psychotherapy/withthe patient present)90849 = Multiple-family group psychotherapy
Extended individual psychotherapy session 75 to 80 minutes
There is no CPT code for conducting psychotherapy over the telephone. The only appropriate code to use would be 90899, "unlisted psychiatricservice or procedure."
CPT Code 90806 - Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 45 to 50 minutes face-to-face with the patient.
This is a code for crisis psychotherapy, 90839 for 60 minutes. Every half hour in addition to initial hour can be billed separately under the code 90840