90837 Psytx w pt 60 minutes
Also known as: Psychotherapy 60 minutes, Individual therapy 60 min, Therapy session hour, therapy session, counseling session
Psychotherapy with patient for 60 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction without medical evaluation and management services.
In Plain Language
Counseling session; Hour of therapy
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 |
| Total RVU | 3.78 |
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 3.78, this code ranks in the 89th percentile among Medicine codes — 4.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90837?
CPT 90837 (Psytx w pt 60 minutes) is a Medicine code. Psychotherapy with patient for 60 minutes of direct face-to-face therapeutic interaction without medical evaluation and management services.
Who uses CPT code 90837?
CPT 90837 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Psychology. Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for intensive psychotherapeutic treatment allowing extended therapeutic engagement.
When is CPT 90837 used?
Provided by psychiatrists or other qualified mental health professionals for intensive psychotherapeutic treatment allowing extended therapeutic engagement.
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