90785 Psytx complex interactive
Also known as: Psychiatric crisis therapy, Complex psychiatric treatment, Interactive psychiatric care
Psychotherapy for a crisis, complex, or interactive psychiatric situation, typically 60-90 minutes of treatment and evaluation time.
In Plain Language
Crisis counseling; Emergency psychiatric care
Clinical Context
Provided by psychiatrists for acute psychiatric crises requiring complex problem-solving, risk assessment, and immediate therapeutic intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.33 |
| Total RVU | 0.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.33, this code ranks in the 20th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.4x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90785?
CPT 90785 (Psytx complex interactive) is a Medicine code. Psychotherapy for a crisis, complex, or interactive psychiatric situation, typically 60-90 minutes of treatment and evaluation time.
Who uses CPT code 90785?
CPT 90785 is used by Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health. Provided by psychiatrists for acute psychiatric crises requiring complex problem-solving, risk assessment, and immediate therapeutic intervention.
When is CPT 90785 used?
Provided by psychiatrists for acute psychiatric crises requiring complex problem-solving, risk assessment, and immediate therapeutic intervention.
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