90870 Electroconvulsive therapy
Also known as: Electroconvulsive therapy, ECT, Electroshock therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), administration of anesthesia and therapeutic electrical stimulation to induce controlled seizure for psychiatric treatment.
Clinical Context
Used for severe depression, bipolar disorder, catatonia, and other psychiatric conditions unresponsive to medications; performed under anesthesia.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.09 |
| Total RVU | 5.45 |
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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