Mental health services are important for patient well-being; however, billing errors can delay payments and disrupt practice workflow. Mental Health CPT Codes standardize how therapy sessions, psychiatric evaluations, and telehealth visits are billed, ensuring providers are accurately reimbursed.
Cures Medical Billing helps mental health professionals simplify billing. Avoid denials and achieve consistent cash flow through precise coding and transparent reporting.
Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation
CPT Code | Description |
90791 | Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (no medical services) |
90792 | Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (with medical services) |
These codes are typically used for a patient’s first visit and include a detailed assessment of mental health history, symptoms, and treatment planning.
CPT Code | Description | Typical Duration |
90832 | Psychotherapy, 30 minutes | 16–37 minutes |
90834 | Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | 38–52 minutes |
90837 | Psychotherapy, 60 minutes | 53+ minutes |
90846 | Family psychotherapy (without patient present) | Variable |
90847 | Family psychotherapy (with patient present) | Variable |
90849 | Multiple-family group psychotherapy | Variable |
CPT Code | Description |
90853 | Group psychotherapy (non-family group) |
90875 | Interactive complexity add-on for therapy sessions |
These codes apply when therapists treat multiple patients simultaneously or manage sessions that require complex communication (e.g., with interpreters, for emotional distress).
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CPT Code | Description |
99202–99215 | E/M visits for new or established patients |
90863 | Pharmacologic management during psychotherapy |
Used mainly by psychiatrists and nurse practitioners managing mental health medications.
Telehealth has revolutionized behavioral health care. Providers can bill virtual visits using these CPT codes:
To ensure complete and compliant billing, CPT codes must align with the correct diagnosis codes. Here are common ICD-10-CM codes associated with behavioral health services:
ICD-10 Code | Diagnosis Description |
F32.0 | Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild |
F32.1 | Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate |
F33.1 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate |
F41.1 | Generalized anxiety disorder |
F41.9 | Anxiety disorder, unspecified |
F43.10 | Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified |
F31.9 | Bipolar disorder, unspecified |
F42 | Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
F50.9 | Eating disorder, unspecified |
F60.3 | Borderline personality disorder |
F90.0 | ADHD, predominantly inattentive type |
Correct pairing of CPT and ICD-10 codes is crucial for claim acceptance and payer compliance.
Telehealth services are now permanently covered for mental health, but specific rules apply.
For practitioners who provide talk therapy and medical services (like psychiatrists), confusion often arises: When to use CPT 90833 vs E/M codes for medication management?
Cures Medical Billing provides nationwide RCM solutions customized for mental health providers, including psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and counseling centers.
We manage everything from claim submission and coding audits to AR recovery and payer communication, helping you focus on patient wellness instead of billing stress.
Why Behavioral Health Providers Choose Cures
From psychiatric evaluations to teletherapy sessions, every Mental Health CPT Code plays a critical role in maintaining accurate billing and supporting patient-centered care.
With Cures Medical Billing, behavioral health providers can achieve error-free claims and faster payments. And sustainable revenue growth, all while focusing on what truly matters. Improving patient lives.
Use 90837 for a 60-minute psychotherapy session, whether in-person or via telehealth (add modifier 95).
Use 90791 if no medical services are provided and 90792 if the evaluation includes medication management.
Use 90846 (without patient) or 90847 (with patient present).
Yes, use the same psychotherapy codes with modifier 95 to indicate telehealth delivery.
We ensure every claim meets payer-specific rules, reduce denials through accurate coding, and streamline your revenue cycle for consistent growth.
Categorically. Billing CPT 72141 requires a documented medical necessity, like neck pain, numbness, disc disease, or nerve symptoms. The diagnosis must support the need for an MRI without contrast. Always link the code to a correct ICD-10 code.
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