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The CPT code for individual psychotherapy lasting 45-50 minutes is 90834.
A 90806 code typically refers to a counseling session or individual psychotherapy lasting between 45 - 50 minutes, a standard therapy 'hour.'
Extended individual psychotherapy session 75 to 80 minutes
Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in office/outpatient facility, approx 20 to 30 minutes face-to-face with patient; with medical evaluation and management services
DSM-IV code 90808 is used for inhalant abuse. It refers to the diagnosis of a substance use disorder related to the misuse of inhalants. Treatment and intervention for inhalant abuse are important to address the physical and psychological consequences associated with this behavior.
CPT code 90808 - Individual psychotherapy, insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 75 to 80 minutes face-to-face with the patient.
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.
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.
CPT Code 99404 -Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure); approximately 60 minutes
CPT Code 90812- Individual psychotherapy, interactive, using play equipment, physical devices, language interpreter, or other mechanisms of non-verbal communication, in an office or outpatient facility, approximately 45 to 50 minutes face-to-face with the patient;
"Code 90805 describes outpatient psychotherapy (insight oriented, behavior modifying and/or supportive) for 20-30 minutes with medical evaluation and management. The time frame defined in the code applies ONLY to the psychotherapy portion of the visit. It doesn't matter how much time is spent on medical evaluation and management in a given day-- 5 minutes or 5 hours! If psychotherapy was provided for 20-30 minutes, then 90805 is the code to be used."
CPT Code 90807 - 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; with medical evaluation and management services