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.
In Plain Language
Group counseling session; Support group meeting
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.67 |
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 0.67, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among Medicine codes — 1.2x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90853?
CPT 90853 (Group psychotherapy) is a Medicine code. Group psychotherapy, therapeutic session with multiple individual patients in a group format for shared treatment and mutual support.
Who uses CPT code 90853?
CPT 90853 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Group Therapy. Therapeutic intervention for psychiatric disorders delivered to groups of 2 or more unrelated individuals for mutual support, skill development, and shared problem-solving.
When is CPT 90853 used?
Therapeutic intervention for psychiatric disorders delivered to groups of 2 or more unrelated individuals for mutual support, skill development, and shared problem-solving.
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.