2025 CPT code 90849
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Psychotherapy - Psychiatry Services and Procedures Medicine Feed
Multiple-family group psychotherapy involves a therapist guiding a group session with multiple families facing similar issues, fostering communication and support.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of service delivery.Consult the CPT manual and payer guidelines for specific modifier usage.
Medical necessity for MFGP is established when multiple families present with similar issues that can benefit from a group setting. The therapy should provide measurable improvements in family dynamics, communication, coping mechanisms, and overall functioning.Documentation supporting medical necessity should address the intensity and complexity of the situation and the clinical benefit of group treatment.
The clinical responsibility lies with the psychiatrist or other qualified mental health professional to conduct the group therapy session, facilitating communication and support among the participating families.This involves creating a safe space for emotional expression, problem-solving, and skill-building to address common issues.
In simple words: In this type of therapy, several families dealing with similar problems meet together with a therapist.The therapist helps the families talk to each other, share experiences, and support one another.
Multiple-family group psychotherapy (MFGP) is a therapeutic approach where a therapist facilitates a group session for several families concurrently.The families typically share similar challenges (e.g., domestic violence, substance abuse, or trauma). The therapist guides the group process, fostering communication, empathy, and mutual support among the families.The goal is to address shared problems, improve coping mechanisms, and strengthen family relationships.This approach leverages group dynamics to promote healing and resilience.
Example 1: A therapist conducts a MFGP session for five families whose children have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The session focuses on sharing coping strategies, managing challenging behaviors, and fostering mutual support among the families., A therapist leads MFGP for four families dealing with the aftermath of domestic violence. The focus is on processing trauma, developing safety plans, and improving communication within the families., A therapist facilitates MFGP for three families whose teenage children are struggling with substance abuse. The session focuses on family dynamics, addiction education, and strategies for relapse prevention.
Documentation should include the number of families present, session length, the specific issues addressed, the therapist's interventions, and progress notes detailing the families' responses and interactions.A record of the presenting problems and goals for each family should also be documented.
** This code is used for multiple-family group psychotherapy sessions. The billing unit is per session for each family group.Always ensure that the documentation adequately supports the medical necessity of the service.
- Revenue Code: M5B (SPECIALIST - PSYCHIATRY)
- RVU: Information not available in provided text.Consult the current CPT manual for RVU values.
- Global Days: Information not available in provided text.Global period may vary based on payer and other factors.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Fee Schedule: Information not available in provided text. Consult fee schedules from relevant payers.
- Specialties:Psychiatry, Family Therapy, Social Work
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient Hospital, Community Mental Health Center, Other Place of Service (as appropriate)