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90868 Tcranial magn stim treatment deli

Medicine Global 0d

Also known as: TMS treatment, Transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, TMS session

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for psychiatric illness, actual delivery of therapeutic stimulation and treatment session.

In Plain Language

Brain stimulation treatment; TMS therapy

Clinical Context

Administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression or other psychiatric conditions in scheduled treatment sessions.

RVU Information

CPT 90868 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

Billing & Documentation

Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.

How This Code Compares

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

PsychiatryNeurologyMental Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90868?

CPT 90868 (Tcranial magn stim treatment deli) is a Medicine code. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for psychiatric illness, actual delivery of therapeutic stimulation and treatment session.

Who uses CPT code 90868?

CPT 90868 is used by Psychiatry, Neurology, Mental Health. Administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression or other psychiatric conditions in scheduled treatment sessions.

When is CPT 90868 used?

Administration of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression or other psychiatric conditions in scheduled treatment sessions.

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