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CPT 90853 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Group Medical Psychotherapy(Other Than Of A Mltpl-Family Grp) By A Physician, With Continuing Medi- Cal Diagnostic Eval And Drug Mngmnt Whe
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Psychiatry Services and Procedures

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

None

Common Modifiers

None

95 - Telemedicine - audio and video

GT - Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 90853 by major payers:

bcbs

$34.35

uhc

$38.70

aetna

$43.66

cigna

$39.97

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United
90853$23.481164802989 - GILLIAN BROWN994923676NYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$40.001396878195 - ARCHANA LAL TABAK263727473ILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
90853$40.001649627498 - JOSEPH KAUFMAN133751976 - (CT) ONSITE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PCNYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$23.481851593388 - RENEE GALLAGHER990941647NYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$40.001366692006 - PAIGE KAYIHAN814467659 - (FL) PAIGE KAYIHAN COUNSELINGWAClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$40.001467132092 - ANGELIQUE YEMMA934043201NYMental Health Counselor (101YM0800X)
United
90853$40.001023187192 - ANDREW BERRY923162908 - (NY) ANDREW S BERRY PSYCHOLOGIST PCNYClinical Psychologist (103TC0700X)
United
90853$71.011093243149 - KRISTIN ROSSEAU363738206 - NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM FACULTY PRACTICE ASSOCIATESCOPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
90853$43.061477288223 - ANITA SZALONTAI472800506 - (NY) NEIGHBORHOOD PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF MANHATTAN PLLCNYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$81.251245348952 - CHRISTINE OLSON363903368 - (IL) OLSON PSYCARE PCILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
90853$38.451689622029 - TERESA SRIPADA376000511 - THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
90853$81.251669590741 - STEPHEN DINWIDDIE363097297 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILPsychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
United
90853$40.001710322391 - CHERYL LOPEZ814535164 - (NY) CHERYL LOPEZ THERAPYNYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$52.381477225266 - TAMARA BLACK994216572 - (NY) ALMA COMMUNITY NETWORKNYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
90853$40.001710480223 - TIFFANY GARCIA852900262 - (NY) FOOTPRINTS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING P CNYClinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 90853 vs. Other Psychiatry Services and Procedures Codes

The CPT 90853 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 90853 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
90832-CPTLowPsychotherapy, 30 Minutes With Patient; Medicaid Level Of Care 7, As Defined By Each State
90834-CPTLowPsychotherapy, 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.
90837-CPTLowPsychotherapy 60 Minutes Member Of High Risk Population-Use W Immunizations Via Interactive Audio And Video Telecommunication
90853-CPTLowGroup Medical Psychotherapy(Other Than Of A Mltpl-Family Grp) By A Physician, With Continuing Medi- Cal Diagnostic Eval And Drug Mngmnt Whe

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 90853. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 90853 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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