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Psychiatric Practice & Managed Care
Published Online: 3 December 2004

CPT Q&A

Publication: Psychiatric News
Volume 39, Number 23
https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.39.23.00390020d
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Q: How do I choose between using a psychotherapy code with E/M or 90862, the pharmacologic management code?
A: You need to consider the primary service you provided. If you saw the patient for medication management and provided no or minimal psychotherapy, choose 90862. If, however, you primarily had a psychotherapy session during which you evaluated the patient's medication regimen, choose the psychotherapy code with E/M that appropriately describes the length of time of the session.
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Volume 39 • Number 23 • December 3, 2004
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