90880 Hypnotherapy
Also known as: Hypnotherapy, Therapeutic hypnosis, Clinical hypnosis
Hypnotherapy for treatment of psychiatric conditions or behavioral problems using therapeutic hypnosis as the primary treatment modality.
In Plain Language
Hypnosis therapy; Guided relaxation therapy
Clinical Context
Used for anxiety, phobias, habits, pain management, and other psychiatric conditions; therapeutic hypnosis administered by qualified mental health professional.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.19 |
| Total RVU | 2.19 |
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 2.19, this code ranks in the 81st percentile among Medicine codes — 2.8x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 90880?
CPT 90880 (Hypnotherapy) is a Medicine code. Hypnotherapy for treatment of psychiatric conditions or behavioral problems using therapeutic hypnosis as the primary treatment modality.
Who uses CPT code 90880?
CPT 90880 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health, Behavioral Medicine. Used for anxiety, phobias, habits, pain management, and other psychiatric conditions; therapeutic hypnosis administered by qualified mental health professional.
When is CPT 90880 used?
Used for anxiety, phobias, habits, pain management, and other psychiatric conditions; therapeutic hypnosis administered by qualified mental health professional.
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