G0017 Crisis psychotherapy 60m
Also known as: crisis therapy, psychiatric crisis intervention, emergency counseling
Crisis psychotherapy or psychiatric evaluation for patients in acute psychological distress, lasting 60 minutes, addressing acute mental health emergency.
Clinical Context
Used for urgent psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic intervention for patients experiencing acute psychological crisis, suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, or severe emotional distress.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.70 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.05 |
| Total RVU | 6.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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