CPT 90834 + ICD-10 F43.22: Adjustment disorder with anxiety
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes billed with Adjustment disorder with anxiety — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90834
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F43.22
Adjustment disorder with anxiety
Common Modifiers
Compatibility Notes
Appropriate for 45-minute sessions addressing adjustment-related anxiety without a primary anxiety disorder. Common in primary care behavioral health integration settings. Time-limited diagnosis with expected 6-month resolution after stressor ends.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 38–52 minutes
- ✓Stressor and onset date documented
- ✓Anxiety symptoms causally linked to stressor
- ✓Primary anxiety disorder criteria not met
- ✓Time-limited plan
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Stressor missing from notes
- ✗Duration beyond 6 months post-stressor without diagnosis revision
- ✗Anxiety appears to meet criteria for F41.1 or F40.10
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $100–$165. Short-term, well-accepted combination. Verify authorization session limits which may be lower for adjustment disorders.
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