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.
In Plain Language
crisis mental health counseling; emergency psychiatric help
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 |
| Total RVU | 4.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.70, this code ranks in the 95th percentile among G Codes codes — 4.8x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G0017?
CPT G0017 (Crisis psychotherapy 60m) is a G Codes code. Crisis psychotherapy or psychiatric evaluation for patients in acute psychological distress, lasting 60 minutes, addressing acute mental health emergency.
Who uses CPT code G0017?
CPT G0017 is used by Psychiatry, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine. Used for urgent psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic intervention for patients experiencing acute psychological crisis, suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, or severe emotional distress.
When is CPT G0017 used?
Used for urgent psychiatric evaluation and therapeutic intervention for patients experiencing acute psychological crisis, suicidal ideation, acute psychosis, or severe emotional distress.
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