Which CPT code corresponds to a 30-minute psychoanalysis session?

Which CPT code corresponds to a 30-minute psychoanalysis session?

• A. 90832
• B. 90837
• C. 90845
• D. 90846

Answer: (C)

Psychoanalysis has its own CPT code that identifies the specialized, in-depth process of psychoanalytic treatment, distinct from routine psychotherapy. The code for psychoanalysis with the patient present is 90845, which signals this specific, longer-form approach. The other options represent different types of therapy: 90832 is standard psychotherapy for about 30 minutes with the patient, 90837 is psychotherapy for about 60 minutes with the patient, and 90846 is family psychotherapy without the patient present. Since the item asks for a psychoanalysis session, 90845 is the appropriate code, even though psychoanalytic sessions are typically longer than 30 minutes.

Psychoanalysis has its own CPT code that identifies the specialized, in-depth process of psychoanalytic treatment, distinct from routine psychotherapy. The code for psychoanalysis with the patient present is 90845, which signals this specific, longer-form approach.

The other options represent different types of therapy: 90832 is standard psychotherapy for about 30 minutes with the patient, 90837 is psychotherapy for about 60 minutes with the patient, and 90846 is family psychotherapy without the patient present. Since the item asks for a psychoanalysis session, 90845 is the appropriate code, even though psychoanalytic sessions are typically longer than 30 minutes.