CPT 90832 + ICD-10 F33.9: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes billed with Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90832
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F33.9
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Common Modifiers
Compatibility Notes
Brief sessions for recurrent unspecified MDD. Appropriate for maintenance phase when severity is in transition. Refine to a severity specifier as soon as possible. Recurrent course must be documented.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 16–37 minutes
- ✓Prior MDD episode confirming recurrent course
- ✓Current symptom summary
- ✓PHQ-9 pending
- ✓Risk screen
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Recurrent course not documented
- ✗Unspecified code used chronically
- ✗Session time outside 16–37 minute range
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $75–$125. Refine to F33.0 or F33.1 as soon as severity is established.
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