Most Frequently Used CPT* Codes by Clinical Social Workers

90791

The psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is an integrated biopsychosocial assessment which includes a history, mental status, and recommendation. It may include communication with family and other sources who are considered informants. 90791 does not include psychotherapeutic services and can only be reported once per day per patient. This code may be used for a reassessment or it can be used more than once for an initial assessment if more time is required. There is no time range for this code.

90832, 90834, and 90837

90832, 90834, and 90837 describe individual psychotherapy services for the patient and may include an informant. The patient is required to be present for all or most of the service. The codes include an ongoing assessment and adjustment of treatment interventions. The times for these codes are: