2025 CPT code 90875
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Medicine - Psychiatry Feed
Individual psychophysiological therapy incorporating biofeedback training with psychotherapy; 30 minutes.
Modifiers may be applicable to indicate specific circumstances, such as reduced services (modifier 52) or discontinued procedures (modifier 53).Always check payer guidelines before appending modifiers.
Medical necessity for this service must be established by documenting the patient's clinical condition and the rationale for using biofeedback training in conjunction with psychotherapy.
The provider conducts the therapy session, using biofeedback training and psychotherapy techniques to help the patient learn to manage stress and improve mental and emotional health.
In simple words: This 30-minute session combines mind-body techniques (biofeedback) with talk therapy to help you learn to control things like your heart rate and blood pressure. It helps you manage stress and improve your mental well-being.
Individual psychophysiological therapy incorporating biofeedback training by any modality (face-to-face with the patient), with psychotherapy (e.g., insight-oriented, behavior modifying or supportive psychotherapy); approximately 20-30 minutes.This involves the use of biofeedback training along with psychotherapy to help patients learn to control bodily processes that are normally involuntary.The goal of this therapy is to help patients better manage stress and improve their mental and emotional health. The session is conducted face-to-face with the patient and lasts approximately 20-30 minutes.Use code 90876 for sessions lasting 45-50 minutes.
Example 1: A patient with anxiety disorder receives biofeedback training to control their heart rate and breathing, combined with psychotherapy to address underlying emotional issues., A patient with chronic pain learns relaxation techniques through biofeedback, along with talk therapy to cope with pain triggers and improve their overall well-being., A patient with hypertension utilizes biofeedback to lower their blood pressure, accompanied by psychotherapy to manage stress and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Documentation should include the diagnosis, the type of biofeedback training used, the type of psychotherapy provided, the duration of the session, and the patient's response to treatment.
** This code is not covered by Medicare.Check with other payers for coverage policies.
- Specialties:Psychiatry, Psychology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital