CPT 90847 reports family psychotherapy conducted with the identified patient present. It is the family-therapy counterpart to 90846 and is commonly used in couples and family sessions.
When to use 90847
Use 90847 for a roughly 50-minute session that includes the patient and at least one family member or partner. When the patient is not present, use 90846.
How to bill it
Report a single unit and document the participants and the focus of the family work.
Common pitfalls
- Billing individual therapy when the session was relational or family-focused.
- Mixing up 90847 with the without-patient 90846 code.
Frequently asked questions
Is 90847 used for couples therapy?
Yes, conjoint couples or family sessions that include the identified patient are typically billed with 90847.
Can I bill 90847 and individual therapy the same day?
Generally each session is billed separately only when distinct and documented; verify payer rules, as same-day combined billing is often restricted.