90837 Psytx w pt 60 minutes
Also known as: Psychotherapy 60 minutes, Individual therapy 60 min, Therapy session hour
Psychotherapy with patient for 60 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction without medical evaluation and management services.
Clinical Context
Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for intensive psychotherapeutic treatment allowing extended therapeutic engagement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.78 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 5.00 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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