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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Medicine Services and Procedures Psychiatry Services and Procedures |
| Common Place of Service | 11 - Office 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service U6 |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 90868 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $127.255 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 90868 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 90868 by major payers:
$222.22
$226.24
$199.12
$333.02
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CPT 90868
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Kavita Thakkar
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
$497.02Published rateEdgar Hernandez
$305.00Published rateJason Liu
J J Medical Care PLLC
$244.38Published rateRandy Jung
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Inc
$222.16Published rateAwss Zidan
Warren Health Care Alliance, PC
$158.47Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 90868 vs. Other Psychiatry Services and Procedures Codes
The CPT 90868 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 90868 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 90865-CPT | Low | Psychiatric Interview, A Psychiatrist Interviews A Person After They Have Been Given Sodium Amobarbital (Amytal) To Induce A Hypnotic State. The Drug Helps To Access Repressed Memories. Drug Effects Are Monitored Overnight. |
| 90867-CPT | Moderate | Brain Stimulation Planning, Treatment Planning For Tms (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) A Technique For Gently Stimulating The Brain Using Magnetic Pulses. Tms Is A Treatment For Depression And Anxiety. |
| 90868-CPT | Moderate | Brain Activity Stimulation, Tms (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Treatment A Technique For Gently Stimulating The Brain Using Magnetic Pulses. Tms Is A Treatment For Depression And Anxiety. |
| 90869-CPT | Moderate | Tcran Magn Stim Redetemine, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Treatment (Stimulates Nerve Cells In Brain To Improve Symptoms Of Depression) Subsequent Motor Threshold Re-Determination With Delivery And Management |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 90868. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 90868 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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