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.
In Plain Language
Extended emergency counseling; Additional crisis support
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.71 |
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 1.71, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Medicine codes — 2.2x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90840?
CPT 90840 (Psytx crisis each additional 30 minutes) is a Medicine code. Psychotherapy for a crisis, each additional 30 minutes of interactive treatment beyond the initial hour for crisis stabilization.
Who uses CPT code 90840?
CPT 90840 is used by Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Mental Health. Continuation of crisis treatment when initial 60 minutes prove insufficient for stabilization; billed in 30-minute increments for time beyond the first hour.
When is CPT 90840 used?
Continuation of crisis treatment when initial 60 minutes prove insufficient for stabilization; billed in 30-minute increments for time beyond the first hour.
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