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CPT® 90791, Under Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 90791 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation Services.

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In this service, the provider performs a psychiatric evaluation of the patient with the aim of making a diagnosis.  

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Code Range for Psychiatry Consultation:

90791-90792 - Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation

90863-90899 - Other Psychiatric Services or Procedures
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