CPT Code 90792: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation with Medical Services

These codes involve psychiatric diagnosis interview examination, but 90792 includes medical services like prescribing medications, reviewing lab results, and performing physical exams when needed, while 90791 does not.

CPT 90792 is used for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that includes medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. It often involves prescribing medications, ordering tests, and coordinating care based on the patient's needs.

To bill 90792, you need to do a full psychiatric evaluation that covers the patient's history, a mental status exam, any needed physical exam parts, and come up with a tentative diagnosis. You’ll also need to assess if the patient can follow the treatment plan, and you might prescribe meds or order lab tests if it makes sense.