Unlisted psychiatric service
Coding for an unlisted psychiatric service, emphasizing the flexibility to report services that do not have a specific assigned code.
CPT code 90899 is used to report an unlisted psychiatric service, indicating that the service provided does not have a specific assigned code. This code allows healthcare providers to capture and bill for services that may not be covered by existing psychiatric codes. When using this code, healthcare providers should provide detailed documentation describing the nature of the service and the reason for using the unlisted code. This code emphasizes the flexibility in coding for unique or emerging psychiatric services, ensuring that healthcare providers can accurately reflect the complexity and diversity of mental health interventions.