Detailed billing guides for every CPT code used in therapy — documentation requirements, common pairings, and reimbursement tips.
CPT 90833 is billed alongside E/M codes when a prescriber provides medication management plus 16+ minutes of psychotherapy. Learn who can bill it, documentation requirements, and typical reimbursement.
2026-03-28 · 5 min read
CPT 90836 is the extended psychotherapy add-on code (38+ min) used alongside E/M codes in psychiatric settings. Learn documentation requirements, reimbursement, and how it differs from 90833.
2026-03-28 · 4 min read
Which CPT codes to use for Dialectical Behavior Therapy — individual sessions, skills groups, and family components — plus ICD-10 pairings and insurance coverage tips.
2026-03-25 · 6 min read
Play therapy has no dedicated CPT code. Learn which standard psychotherapy codes to use, how to document play-based sessions for insurance, and how to get OON reimbursement.
2026-03-25 · 5 min read
A complete guide to ABA-specific CPT codes 97151–97158, modifier requirements, insurance coverage mandates, and how superbills work for out-of-network ABA services.
2026-03-25 · 7 min read
CPT 90847 (with patient) vs 90846 (without), why insurance usually does not cover couples therapy, and when coverage is possible — explained clearly.
2026-03-25 · 5 min read
CPT codes for substance abuse therapy including 90837, 90853 group sessions, ICD-10 F10–F19 code breakdown, and how mental health parity law applies.
2026-03-25 · 6 min read
CPT 90901 for biofeedback and neurofeedback, the 90912/90913 perineal codes, highly variable insurance coverage policies, and documentation that supports medical necessity.
2026-03-25 · 5 min read
Art therapy uses standard psychotherapy codes. Learn credential requirements for billing, state licensing variations, documentation tips, and OON reimbursement options.
2026-03-25 · 5 min read
Full breakdown of the psychological and neuropsychological testing code hierarchy — 96130, 96131, 96132, 96133, 96136–96139, and 96146 — with billing examples.
2026-03-25 · 8 min read
Everything therapists need to know about CPT code 90837 — when to use it, reimbursement rates, and how to document it correctly on a superbill.
2026-03-22 · 5 min read
When to use CPT 90832, how it differs from 90834 and 90837, the add-on code 90833, typical fees, and documentation requirements.
2026-03-15 · 4 min read
CPT 90834 covers the 45-minute therapy session. Learn when to use it, typical reimbursement rates, and how it bridges the gap between 90832 and 90837.
2026-03-14 · 4 min read
CPT 90791 is the initial intake assessment code. Learn when to use it versus 90792, typical fees of $150–$300, and the documentation it requires.
2026-03-13 · 5 min read
CPT 90847 covers family therapy sessions where the identified patient attends. Learn when to use it versus 90846 and how to include it on a superbill.
2026-03-12 · 4 min read
How to bill telehealth therapy correctly: Place of Service 10, the GT modifier, audio-only considerations, and how to note telehealth on a superbill.
2026-03-04 · 6 min read
EMDR has no unique CPT code — learn which codes to use, how to document EMDR phases, prior auth for PTSD treatment, and intensive EMDR billing.
2026-02-27 · 5 min read
Deep dive on CPT 90853 — billing rules, documentation requirements, typical fees, and how to format a superbill for group therapy clients.
2026-02-18 · 4 min read
CBT is billed under standard psychotherapy CPT codes. Learn which codes to use, documentation best practices, and when health behavior codes apply.
2026-02-07 · 5 min read
