99493 Sbsq psyc collab care management
Also known as: psychiatric collaborative care follow-up, ongoing care coordination
Subsequent collaborative care management visit for patient with psychiatric condition, involving ongoing physician and behavioral health specialist coordination.
In Plain Language
follow-up visits with doctor and mental health specialist together
Clinical Context
Used for ongoing integrated care management of psychiatric patients with continued coordination and monitoring between primary care and behavioral health providers.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.05 |
| Total RVU | 2.05 |
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 2.05, this code ranks in the 69th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.3x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99493?
CPT 99493 (Sbsq psyc collab care management) is a Evaluation & Management code. Subsequent collaborative care management visit for patient with psychiatric condition, involving ongoing physician and behavioral health specialist coordination.
Who uses CPT code 99493?
CPT 99493 is used by Psychiatry, Internal Medicine. Used for ongoing integrated care management of psychiatric patients with continued coordination and monitoring between primary care and behavioral health providers.
When is CPT 99493 used?
Used for ongoing integrated care management of psychiatric patients with continued coordination and monitoring between primary care and behavioral health providers.
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