CPT 90847 + ICD-10 F32.1: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Family psychotherapy with patient present billed with Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90847
Family psychotherapy with patient present
ICD-10 Code
F32.1
Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Compatibility Notes
Family therapy sessions where the identified patient has moderate first-episode MDD. Family support and communication interventions are evidence-based adjuncts for MDD recovery. The patient must be present. Most payers accept this without prior authorization.
Documentation Required
- ✓All session participants named
- ✓Identified patient present with moderate first-episode MDD
- ✓PHQ-9 in moderate range for identified patient
- ✓Depression-related family dynamics addressed
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Patient absent
- ✗Prior MDD episode documented -- use F33.1 for recurrent moderate
- ✗Diagnosis not attributed to identified patient
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $125-$200. Family MDD therapy with moderate single-episode presentation is well-accepted by most payers.
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