CPT 90832 + ICD-10 F43.10: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes billed with Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90832
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F43.10
Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Compatibility Notes
Appropriate for brief PTSD stabilization sessions or check-ins during a structured trauma treatment program. Most payers accept this combination; however, clinical rationale for the shorter format should be documented when used for PTSD, as trauma-processing sessions typically warrant longer formats.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 16–37 minutes
- ✓PTSD diagnosis with current symptom status
- ✓Rationale for shorter session format (e.g., stabilization phase, patient tolerance)
- ✓Safety screen
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Session time outside 16–37 minute range
- ✗No rationale for shorter session length with PTSD diagnosis
- ✗Notes suggest active trauma processing requiring a longer format
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $75–$125. Brief PTSD sessions are appropriate for stabilization only; document the treatment phase explicitly.
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