CPT 90847 + ICD-10 F33.1: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Family psychotherapy with patient present billed with Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate — documentation requirements, denial reasons, modifiers, and reimbursement context.
CPT Code
90847
Family psychotherapy with patient present
ICD-10 Code
F33.1
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Compatibility Notes
Family therapy for moderate recurrent MDD. Family-focused interventions can reduce expressed emotion and improve outcomes in recurrent depression. The identified patient must be present. Most payers cover this without prior authorization.
Documentation Required
- ✓All participants named
- ✓Identified patient present with recurrent moderate MDD
- ✓PHQ-9 in moderate range
- ✓Prior episode history confirming recurrent course
- ✓Family therapy goals targeting depression-related dynamics
- ✓Risk screen for identified patient
Common Denial Reasons
- ✗Patient absent
- ✗Recurrent course not established
- ✗Notes lack individualized clinical content
Applicable Modifiers
Reimbursement Notes
OON UCR $125-$200. Family therapy for recurrent moderate MDD is broadly covered under mental health parity.
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