CPT® Code 90840

Add-On Code

The CPT® Code 90840 refers to psychotherapy for crisis intervention, specifically for each additional 30 minutes of service provided. This type of psychotherapy is designed to assist patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis, which can occur when an individual feels overwhelmed or unable to manage a particular situation or event. The primary goal of crisis psychotherapy is to offer immediate and short-term support to help alleviate emotional, mental, and behavioral distress that the patient may be facing. During these sessions, the therapist focuses on the immediate issues at hand, working to minimize the stress associated with the crisis. This may involve providing emotional support, developing effective coping strategies, and offering reassurance to the patient. In some cases, psychotropic medications may also be utilized to help reduce anxiety and enhance the patient's ability to cope with the situation. It is important to note that CPT® Code 90839 is used to report the first 60 minutes of psychotherapy for crisis intervention, while CPT® Code 90840 is specifically designated for each additional 30 minutes of therapy that follows the initial session.