Electroshock Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy for mental health.

CPT code:

104

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Psychiatry, Anesthesia

Type:

Medical

Electroshock therapy, also known as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a medical procedure used primarily for the treatment of severe mental health conditions such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. It involves the controlled induction of a brief seizure in the brain to alleviate symptoms and improve a patient's mental health.

Under what category does Electroshock Therapy fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Electroshock Therapy?

Per Session

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00104 is associated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), commonly known as electroshock therapy. It is a medical procedure used for the treatment of severe mental health conditions, such as major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. ECT involves the controlled induction of a brief seizure in the brain to alleviate symptoms and improve a patient's mental health.

Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for 00104 includes the patient's psychiatric history, indications for ECT, the number of treatments administered, the anesthesia used, and the electrical parameters employed during the procedure. Progress notes should detail the patient's response to treatment, any adverse events, and the outcomes achieved.