CPT 90832 + ICD-10 F94.1: Reactive attachment disorder of childhood
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes billed with Reactive attachment disorder of childhood — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90832
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F94.1
Reactive attachment disorder of childhood
Compatibility Notes
Brief RAD sessions may be appropriate when child tolerance is limited or as part of a high-frequency attachment intervention schedule. Caregiver involvement is important. F94.1 is a childhood-onset disorder. Pathogenic care history must be documented.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 16–37 minutes
- ✓RAD diagnosis with pathogenic care history
- ✓Child age and tolerance rationale for brief format
- ✓Attachment-based approach
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Adult patient coded with childhood-onset diagnosis
- ✗No pathogenic care history
- ✗Session time outside 16–37 minute range
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $75–$125. Brief RAD sessions appropriate when child tolerance limits longer formats; document explicitly.
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