90839 Psytx crisis initial 60 minutes
Also known as: Crisis therapy 60 min, Psychiatric emergency treatment, Crisis intervention
Psychotherapy for a crisis, initial 60 minutes of complex interactive treatment and stabilization in acute psychiatric emergency.
Clinical Context
Provided by psychiatrists for acute psychiatric crises including suicidality, homicidality, or severe functional impairment requiring immediate stabilization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.58 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.19 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.03 |
| Total RVU | 4.80 |
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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