90840 Psytx crisis each additional 30 minutes
Also known as: Crisis therapy additional, Crisis intervention continuation, Extended crisis therapy
Psychotherapy for a crisis, each additional 30 minutes of interactive treatment beyond the initial hour for crisis stabilization.
Clinical Context
Continuation of crisis treatment when initial 60 minutes prove insufficient for stabilization; billed in 30-minute increments for time beyond the first hour.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.71 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.58 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.02 |
| Total RVU | 2.31 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.