Medicine: Psychiatry (Q&A) (August 2013)

August 2013 page 14b Medicine: Psychiatry Question: Can Psychotherapy codes 90832, 90834, or 90837 be used with E/M codes 99201-99205 or 99211-99215? Answer: No. However, if both Evaluation and Management (E/M) services and Psychotherapy services are significant and separately identifiable, codes 90833, 90836, and 90838, which are specific for psychotherapy when performed with E/M services, may be used as add-on codes to the E/M service. Medicine: Psychiatry (Q&A) (August 2013). CPT® Assistant. 2013; August 2013 page 14b ...

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This brief psychiatry-focused Q&A article explains CPT guidance on the relationship between psychotherapy services and evaluation-and-management services. It is intended for coders and billers working in behavioral health, psychiatry, and other practices that report these services, and it highlights the coding concepts addressed in the source without replacing the full premium content.

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Understanding how psychotherapy and evaluation-and-management services are discussed in CPT guidance helps coding professionals review documentation and determine whether the article is relevant to their billing and compliance questions.

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  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Psychiatry practice administrators
  • Behavioral health revenue cycle professionals
  • Compliance staff

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