CPT 90834 + ICD-10 F43.23: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes billed with Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90834
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes
ICD-10 Code
F43.23
Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
Common Modifiers
Compatibility Notes
Used for 45-minute therapy sessions addressing mixed anxious and depressive adjustment reactions. The most commonly used adjustment disorder specifier in outpatient mental health. Appropriate for short-term therapy with a specific stressor precipitant.
Documentation Required
- ✓Session start and stop times confirming 38–52 minutes
- ✓Stressor documented
- ✓Mixed anxiety and depressed mood symptoms documented
- ✓Full primary mood/anxiety disorder criteria not met
- ✓Time-limited treatment plan
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Stressor not documented
- ✗Symptom severity meets full criteria for a primary disorder
- ✗Duration beyond 6 months post-stressor without update
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $100–$165. Broadly accepted short-term billing combination with most commercial payers.
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