CPT 90832 + ICD-10 F43.21: Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes billed with Adjustment disorder with depressed mood — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90832
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F43.21
Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
Common Modifiers
Compatibility Notes
Brief sessions for adjustment disorder with depressed mood are common in primary care behavioral health settings. The time-limited nature of adjustment disorders makes brief, frequent check-ins a reasonable treatment structure. Most payers accept this combination.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 16–37 minutes
- ✓Stressor with onset date
- ✓Depressed mood symptoms linked to stressor
- ✓Time-limited treatment plan
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Stressor not documented
- ✗Duration beyond 6 months post-stressor
- ✗Session time outside 16–37 minute range
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $75–$125. Brief adjustment disorder sessions are well-accepted in primary care and integrated care settings.
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