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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.
Crisis Therapy 60 Mins, Psychotherapy Session With Psychiatrist Psychologist Or Other Mental Health Professional For Crisis Management; 60 Minutes.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Psychiatry Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 10 - Telehealth in Patient's Home |
| Common Modifiers | 95 - Telemedicine - audio and video GT - Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $160.32 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 90839 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $134.32 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 90839 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 90839 by major payers:
$158.39
$140.95
$154.60
$221.22
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CPT 90839
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Jennifer Schmanski
Colorado Inhome Counseling
$177.08Published rateTahra Sealy
$127.94Published rateJoshua Goldman
$125.54Published rateSamantha Boatwright
$114.00Published rateTara Lurz
Lawrence Genen, M.D., Inc. A Professional Corporation
$103.72Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 90839 vs. Other Psychiatry Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 90839 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 90839 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. |
| 90839-CPT | Low | Crisis Therapy 60 Mins, Psychotherapy Session With Psychiatrist Psychologist Or Other Mental Health Professional For Crisis Management; 60 Minutes. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 90839. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 90839 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
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
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
CPT 90839 is a medical code used by healthcare providers to document and receive reimbursement for psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes, often involving a nurse practitioner. It addresses moderate-level medical decision-making.