99492 first psyc collab care management
Also known as: psychiatric collaborative care, behavioral health integration
First collaborative care management visit for patient with psychiatric condition, involving physician and behavioral health specialist with face-to-face evaluation.
In Plain Language
doctor and mental health specialist work together on your care
Clinical Context
Used in integrated care models where primary care physician and behavioral health specialist collaborate in initial assessment and treatment planning for psychiatric conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.88 |
| Total RVU | 1.88 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.88, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.2x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99492?
CPT 99492 (first psyc collab care management) is a Evaluation & Management code. First collaborative care management visit for patient with psychiatric condition, involving physician and behavioral health specialist with face-to-face evaluation.
Who uses CPT code 99492?
CPT 99492 is used by Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health. Used in integrated care models where primary care physician and behavioral health specialist collaborate in initial assessment and treatment planning for psychiatric conditions.
When is CPT 99492 used?
Used in integrated care models where primary care physician and behavioral health specialist collaborate in initial assessment and treatment planning for psychiatric conditions.
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