CPT code 90839: Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes

CPT code 90839: Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes

Learn more about CPT code 90839, one of the crisis codes, its documentation requirements, and billing guidelines.

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Yes, with proper documentation and use of modifier -95 or GT, depending on the payer.

Do not report 90839—consider another code or document additional services.

Yes, if a separate E/M service is provided and clearly documented.

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