90853 Group psychotherapy
Also known as: Group therapy, Group psychotherapy, Group counseling
Group psychotherapy, therapeutic session with multiple individual patients in a group format for shared treatment and mutual support.
Clinical Context
Therapeutic intervention for psychiatric disorders delivered to groups of 2 or more unrelated individuals for mutual support, skill development, and shared problem-solving.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.23 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 0.91 |
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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