90834 Psytx w pt 45 minutes
Also known as: Psychotherapy 45 minutes, Individual therapy 45 min, Therapy session 45 min, therapy session, counseling
Psychotherapy with patient for 45 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 with adequate time for therapeutic work.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.56 |
| Total RVU | 2.56 |
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 2.56, this code ranks in the 84th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.3x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90834?
CPT 90834 (Psytx w pt 45 minutes) is a Medicine code. Psychotherapy with patient for 45 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction without medical evaluation and management services.
Who uses CPT code 90834?
CPT 90834 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychology. Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for ongoing psychotherapeutic treatment with adequate time for therapeutic work.
When is CPT 90834 used?
Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for ongoing psychotherapeutic treatment with adequate time for therapeutic work.
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