CPT 90832 + ICD-10 F94.2: Disinhibited social engagement disorder
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes billed with Disinhibited social engagement disorder — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90832
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F94.2
Disinhibited social engagement disorder
Compatibility Notes
Brief DSED sessions may occur in high-frequency early childhood intervention programs. The childhood-onset requirement applies. Caregiver involvement is central to treatment. This is a rare billing code in standard outpatient practice.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 16–37 minutes
- ✓DSED diagnosis with pathogenic care history
- ✓Child age and developmental level
- ✓Brief session rationale
- ✓Caregiver role in session
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. Rare in standard outpatient settings; document specialist credentials in early childhood mental health.
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