CPT^® 90837, Under Psychotherapy Services and Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 90837 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Psychotherapy Services and Procedures.

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In this service, the provider performs psychotherapy, a series of technique for treating the psychiatric disorders of the patient. The treatment session typically lasts for a minimum of 53 minutes or more.

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