CPT® Code 90845

Psychoanalysis, as defined by CPT® Code 90845, is a specialized treatment modality that delves into the unconscious factors influencing a patient's present relationships, thought processes, emotional responses, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach typically involves frequent sessions, often multiple times a week, where the patient engages with a trained psychoanalyst. During these sessions, the patient usually reclines on a couch, creating an environment conducive to open and free expression of thoughts and feelings. The psychoanalyst's role is to actively listen and facilitate the patient's exploration of their inner experiences, encouraging them to articulate whatever comes to mind without censorship. Through this process, the psychoanalyst assists the patient in identifying recurring patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be impacting their current relationships and overall life circumstances. The therapeutic journey involves tracing these identified patterns back to their origins, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of how they have evolved over time. By bringing unconscious factors to light, psychoanalysis aims to help patients gain insight into the root causes of their thought patterns, emotional states, and behaviors, thereby enhancing their understanding of how these elements influence their present lives. This increased awareness can empower patients to develop more effective coping strategies for managing their current life situations, ultimately fostering personal growth and emotional well-being.