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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Psychotherapy Session 30 Mins, Psychotherapy Session With Psychiatrist Psychologist Or Other Mental Health Professional; 30 Minutes.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Psychiatry Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 95 - Telemedicine - audio and video GT - Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| ASAM Level | Level 1 - Outpatient Services |
| Care Type | Treatment |
| Setting | Outpatient |
| Revenue Code | |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $85.84 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 90832 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $72.02 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 90832 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 90832 by major payers:
$84.27
$70.91
$77.06
$103.40
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CPT 90832
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1 Love Wellness Society LLC / A Shayne Abelkop Phd PC / Acw Solutions
$92.04Published rateChristine Hines
Che Senior Psychological Services PC
$72.54Published rateMichele Knobel
Addiction Mental Health Services LLC / Hudson Liberty Medical PC / My Guiding Light Counseling PLLC
$66.88Published rateJoseph Vegas
Christian Counseling Associates Of Western Pennsylvania / Richard Hoffman
$59.50Published rateSusan Woollett
$56.68Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 90832 vs. Other Psychiatry Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 90832 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Psychiatry Services and Procedures. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 90832 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 90791-CPT | Low | Mental Health Evaluation, An Assessment By A Mental Health Professional Of A Persons Mental Health Status. This Is Conducted Through An Interview Exam Or Nonverbal Methods. The Mental Health Professional May Communicate With Family Or Other People. |
| 90792-CPT | Moderate | Mental Health Eval W/Services, An Assessment By A Psychiatrist Of A Persons Mental Health Status Conducted Through An Interview Exam Or Nonverbal Methods. It Includes Additional Medical Services Such As Pharmacy Or Other Diagnostic Evaluation. |
| 90832-CPT | Low | Psychotherapy Session 30 Mins, Psychotherapy Session With Psychiatrist Psychologist Or Other Mental Health Professional; 30 Minutes. |
| 90834-CPT | Low | Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes With The Pt And/Or Famil Y Member. Pt Must Be Pressent For All Or Some Of The Service. Focus Of The Session Is Still On The Pt And Not On The Family Unit. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 90832. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 90832 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To find the cost of a specific medical procedure or service based on your particular CPT code and location, you should use Payerprice's fee schedule lookup tool. It allows you to search for pricing information tailored to your specific situation.
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While CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) provides some public data, Payerprice is recommended for looking up answers based on your *specific situation*. Payerprice has a dedicated fee schedule lookup tool that allows you to search with a CPT code and specific location, providing more tailored and actionable pricing information, especially for private payer rates, which is often more relevant for most individuals' insurance plans.
To effectively use Payerprice's fee schedule lookup tool, you will typically need the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for the specific medical service or procedure you are interested in, along with your specific location. This allows the tool to provide localized and relevant pricing data.
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