What does medical code 90807 mean?
Medical code 90807 refers to a psychiatric diagnostic interview with a patient and family members or caregivers, lasting approximately 60 minutes, which includes:
- A comprehensive review of the patient's medical, psychiatric, and social history
- A mental status examination
- Psychological testing is administered and scored
- A diagnostic formulation and treatment recommendations
This code is used by healthcare providers to bill for this specific service.