Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used to report procedures and services to entities like health insurance companies. Properly selecting CPT codes ensures accurate billing and reimbursement for your sessions.

CPT Code for Initial Sessions

• 90791: First therapy visit / Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation

The first session with a client requires a biopsychosocial assessment, evaluating biological, psychological, and social factors related to their presenting concerns. This visit also includes:

• A review of the client’s history in these areas
• An assessment of their current mental status
• Your recommended treatment plan

For documentation, you can use our First Session Treatment Plan template as a guide.

Psychotherapy Service Codes

At Tava, we use three psychotherapy service codes to document ongoing assessment and treatment for individual clients. These codes vary based on the session length and compensation rate. To view your specific rates per code, visit the Payouts section in your profile.

• 90832: 16 to 37 minutes of therapy
  • Sessions lasting 0–15 minutes are not billable by insurance and will not be reimbursed.
• 90834: 38 to 52 minutes of therapy
• 90837: 53 minutes or more of therapy