CPT^® 90863, Under Other Psychiatric Services or Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 90863 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Psychiatric Services or Procedures.

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The provider prescribes and reviews medications for pharmacological management after psychotherapy services at the same encounter.

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