90832 Psytx w pt 30 minutes
Also known as: Psychotherapy 30 minutes, Individual therapy 30 min, Therapy session 30 min, brief therapy, brief counseling
Psychotherapy with patient for 30 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction without medical evaluation and management services.
In Plain Language
Counseling session; Therapy appointment
Clinical Context
Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for ongoing psychotherapeutic treatment of psychiatric disorders.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.94 |
| Total RVU | 1.94 |
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 1.94, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90832?
CPT 90832 (Psytx w pt 30 minutes) is a Medicine code. Psychotherapy with patient for 30 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction without medical evaluation and management services.
Who uses CPT code 90832?
CPT 90832 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychology. Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for ongoing psychotherapeutic treatment of psychiatric disorders.
When is CPT 90832 used?
Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for ongoing psychotherapeutic treatment of psychiatric disorders.
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