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CPT & HCPCS Mental Health Billing Code Lookup

Search mental health CPT and HCPCS codes by number or plain-language term, then open the full billing guide for timing rules, add-on notes, common pitfalls, and FAQs.

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Find a CPT or HCPCS code by number or keyword, then open its full billing guide.

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How to use this billing code lookup

Choosing the right CPT or HCPCS code depends on the service delivered, who delivered it, and the documented time. This lookup consolidates the psychotherapy, testing, substance-use screening, care-management, telehealth, and commonly co-billed rehabilitation codes therapists run into most often, so you can find the right code in seconds and open a dedicated guide for the details.

Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Use it for quick reference and training, then verify the current descriptor against the official AMA CPT code set and your payer’s specific policies before you submit a claim.

Use it for situations like

  • Confirming whether 90832, 90834, or 90837 matches the documented session time.
  • Checking whether a testing or therapy code is an add-on that requires a primary code.
  • Reminding your team of the SBIRT codes used for alcohol and substance-use screening.
  • Reviewing time-based rehab and speech-therapy unit rules before billing ancillary services.

FAQ

Questions therapists ask before using this calculator

What is the difference between CPT and HCPCS codes?

CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is the AMA Level I code set made up of five-digit numeric codes used for most professional services, including psychotherapy. HCPCS Level II codes are alphanumeric (a leading letter followed by numbers) and cover services and supplies that do not have a CPT code, such as the H-codes used for community mental health services and the G-codes used for certain Medicare and temporary services.

Which psychotherapy CPT codes should a therapist know?

The most common individual psychotherapy codes are 90832 (30 minutes), 90834 (45 minutes), and 90837 (60 minutes), chosen by total session time. Family therapy uses 90846 (without the patient) and 90847 (with the patient), while 90853 covers group therapy. Initial evaluations are billed with 90791 (non-medical) or 90792 (with medical services).

What does it mean when a code is listed as an add-on?

An add-on code identifies a service that supplements a primary procedure performed on the same day and cannot be billed on its own. Examples include 90785 (interactive complexity), 90838 (psychotherapy performed with an evaluation and management service), and 96131 (each additional hour of psychological testing). Always pair an add-on with its qualifying primary code.

How are time-based codes billed?

Time-based codes, such as 90832, 96130, or 97110, are billed in timed units and require documentation of the actual start and stop times. For psychotherapy, select the single code whose range matches the total session minutes rather than adding units together. Do not round up partial units, and follow the specific time rules defined by the code set and the payer.

Is this lookup tool billing or legal advice?

No. The lookup is a quick reference summary for clinicians. Code descriptors, time rules, and coverage policies change over time, so confirm the current wording against the official AMA CPT code set and each payer’s policies before submitting a claim.

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