90833 Psytx w pt w e/m 30 minutes
Also known as: Psychotherapy with E/M 30 minutes, Therapy with medical services 30 min
Psychotherapy with patient for 30 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction with concurrent medical evaluation and management services.
In Plain Language
Counseling session with doctor visit; Therapy with medication management
Clinical Context
Provided by psychiatrists for psychotherapy combined with concurrent medical assessment and medication management during the same session.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
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 1.71, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90833?
CPT 90833 (Psytx w pt w e/m 30 minutes) is a Medicine code. Psychotherapy with patient for 30 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction with concurrent medical evaluation and management services.
Who uses CPT code 90833?
CPT 90833 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health. Provided by psychiatrists for psychotherapy combined with concurrent medical assessment and medication management during the same session.
When is CPT 90833 used?
Provided by psychiatrists for psychotherapy combined with concurrent medical assessment and medication management during the same session.
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