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90899 Unlisted psyc service/therapy

Medicine

Also known as: Unlisted psychiatric service, Psychiatric service not listed

Unlisted psychiatric service or therapeutic procedure not classified elsewhere in the CPT system.

Clinical Context

Used to report psychiatric or psychotherapeutic services not specifically described by another CPT code; requires detailed documentation.

RVU Information

CPT 90899 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. 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

PsychiatryMental Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 90899?

CPT 90899 (Unlisted psyc service/therapy) is a Medicine code. Unlisted psychiatric service or therapeutic procedure not classified elsewhere in the CPT system.

Who uses CPT code 90899?

CPT 90899 is used by Psychiatry, Mental Health. Used to report psychiatric or psychotherapeutic services not specifically described by another CPT code; requires detailed documentation.

When is CPT 90899 used?

Used to report psychiatric or psychotherapeutic services not specifically described by another CPT code; requires detailed documentation.

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