CPT 90832 + ICD-10 F84.0: Autistic disorder
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes billed with Autistic disorder — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
Compatibility Notes
Brief ASD psychotherapy sessions may be appropriate when patient tolerance for longer sessions is limited, common in Level 3 autism presentations. The 30-minute format may be appropriate in structured multi-session-per-week programs. Document clinical rationale.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 16–37 minutes
- ✓ASD diagnosis with clinical basis
- ✓Rationale for shorter session (e.g., patient tolerance, sensory considerations)
- ✓Therapeutic targets documented
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗No rationale for brief format
- ✗Notes read as behavioral support rather than psychotherapy
- ✗Session time outside 16–37 minute range
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $75–$125. ASD therapy session length should be clinically driven; document tolerance limitations explicitly for brief sessions.
Generate a superbill with CPT 90832 and ICD-10 F84.0
Superbilled makes it easy to include the correct CPT and ICD-10 codes on every superbill. Create a compliant, insurance-ready document in minutes.
Generate superbill with 90832 + F84.0 free