CPT 99493 reports subsequent-month psychiatric collaborative care management (CoCM), covering the first 60 minutes of clinical staff time in a later month of treatment.
When to use 99493
Use 99493 for ongoing CoCM after the initial month reported by 99492. Add 99494 for each additional 30 minutes in the month.
How to bill it
Report once per subsequent month for approximately 60 minutes of qualifying clinical staff time, with the required CoCM components documented.
Common pitfalls
- Using 99493 instead of 99492 for the very first month.
- Forgetting to add 99494 for time beyond 60 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How does 99493 differ from 99492?
99492 is the first calendar month (70 minutes); 99493 is each subsequent month (60 minutes) of Psychiatric CoCM.
When do I add 99494?
Add 99494 for each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time in the month beyond the base amount.