LPC CPT Code Cheat Sheet with Reimbursement Rates [2026]
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CPT is an acronym for Current Procedural Terminology and a CPT code is a 5-digit number code signifying the types of services you’re providing as a health service provider. Our behavioral health CPT code cheat sheet gives you a short list of the most used codes. Fully updated for 2026!
There are thousands of valid CPT codes, but mental health services only span 24 in total. Within those 24, LPCs will use even fewer and the vast majority of providers will only use 2 or 3. Use our 2026 behavioral health cpt code cheat sheet to pick the ones relevant to your situation.
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- Mental Health CPT Code Cheat Sheet PDF Download
- Reimbursement Rates
- Most Common CPT Codes
- Bill Over 60 Minutes
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The most common CPT Codes used by Mental Health Therapists:
Intake CPT Codes:
- 90791 Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation (usually just one/client is covered)
- 90792 Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation with medical services (usually just one/client is covered)
Therapy CPT Codes:
- 90832 Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (16-37 minutes)
- 90834 Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (38-52 minutes)
- 90837 Psychotherapy, 60 minutes (53 minutes and over)
- 90846 Family or couples psychotherapy, without patient present
- 90847 Family or couples psychotherapy, with patient present
- 90853 Group Psychotherapy (not family)
Crisis:
- 90839 Psychotherapy for crisis, 60 minutes (30-74 minutes)
- +90840 Addon code for an additional 30 minutes (75 minutes and over). Used in conjunction with 90839
2026 Reimbursement Rates for LPC, LMFT, and LMHCs (Medicare)
| CPT Code | Description | Medicare Reimbursement Rates LICSW, PsyD, PhDs 2026 | Medicare Reimbursement Rates for LPC, LMFT, LMHC in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90791 | Psychological Diagnostic Evaluation | $173.35 | $130.01 |
| 90792 | Psychological Diagnostic Evaluation with Medication Management | $202.08 | $151.56 |
| 90832 | Individual Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes | $85.84 | $64.38 |
| 90833 | Individual Psychotherapy with Evaluation and Management Services, 30 minutes | $81.50 | $61.13 |
| 90834 | Individual Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes | $113.90 | $85.43 |
| 90836 | Individual Psychotherapy with Evaluation and Management Services, 45 minutes | $103.21 | $77.41 |
| 90837 | Individual Psychotherapy, 60 Minutes | $167.00 | $125.25 |
| 90838 | Individual Psychotherapy with Evaluation and Management Services, 60 minutes | $136.61 | $102.46 |
| 90839 | Individual Crisis Psychotherapy initial 60 min | $160.32 | $120.24 |
| 90840 | Individual Crisis Psychotherapy initial 60 min, each additional 30 min | $77.16 | $57.87 |
| 90845 | Psychoanalysis | $109.22 | $81.92 |
| 90846 | Family psychotherapy (without the patient present), 50 minutes | $105.88 | $79.41 |
| 90847 | Family psychotherapy (conjoint psychotherapy) (with patient present), 50 minutes | $109.55 | $82.16 |
| 90849 | Multiple-family group psychotherapy | $40.42 | $30.32 |
| 90853 | Group psychotherapy (other than of a multiple-family group) | $30.39 | $22.79 |
Colorado Medicaid Reimbursement Rates for LPC, LMFT, LMHCs in 2025
This is intended to be another data point, rates will have increased in 2026.
| Code | Description | LCSW, LICSW, PsyD, PhD Medicaid Reimbursement Rate 2025 | LPC, LMFT, LMHC Medicaid Reimbursement Rate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90785 | Interactive complexity (List separately in addition to the code for primary procedure) | $6.20 | $5.14 |
| 90791 | Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation without Medical Services | $131.16 | $104.92 |
| 90832 | Psychotherapy 30 Min. | $61.63 | $48.96 |
| 90834 | Psychotherapy 45 Min. | $109.04 | $83.93 |
| 90837 | Psychotherapy 60 Min. | $131.16 | $104.92 |
| 90839 | Psychotherapy for crisis first 60 min. | $150.12 | $130.09 |
| 90839 w/ ET | Crisis Intervention Services - 1st Hour of Response | $214.04 | $189.47 |
| 90840 | Psychotherapy crisis each additional 30 min | $6.32 | $5.25 |
| 90846 | Family Psychotherapy without patient present | $131.16 | $104.92 |
| 90847 | Family/Couple Psychotherapy | $131.16 | $104.92 |
| 90849 | Multiple-family Group Psychotherapy | $63.21 | $54.56 |
| 90853 | Group Psychotherapy | $63.21 | $54.56 |
| 90875 | Biofeedback | $67.79 | $53.86 |
| 90876 | Biofeedback | $119.94 | $92.33 |
| 96116 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $0.00 |
| 96121 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $0.00 |
| 96130 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $106.18 |
| 96131 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $106.18 |
| 96132 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $106.18 |
| 96133 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $106.18 |
| 96136 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $106.18 |
| 96137 | Psychological Testing | $66.37 | $53.09 |
| 96138 | Psychological Testing | $66.37 | $53.09 |
| 96139 | Psychological Testing | $66.37 | $53.09 |
| 96146 | Psychological Testing | $132.74 | $106.18 |
| 97535 | Self-care/home management training (e.g. activities of daily living and compensatory training | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| 97537 | Community/work reintegration training (e.g. shopping | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H0001 | Alcohol and/or Drug (AOD) Assessment | $158.02 | $104.92 |
| H0002 | Behavioral health screening to determine eligibility for admission to treatment program | $11.06 | $9.79 |
| H0004 | Behavioral Health Counseling And Therapy Per 15 Minutes | $23.70 | $15.74 |
| H0005 | Alcohol and/or drug services; group counseling | $48.99 | $33.57 |
| H0006 | Alcohol and/or drug services; case management | $17.38 | $15.39 |
| H0020 | Alcohol And/or Drug Services; Methadone Administration And/or Service (Provision Of The Drug By A Licensed Program) | $16.30 | $14.43 |
| H0023 | Drop-in center | $10.10 | $8.94 |
| H0025 | Behavioral health prevention education service (delivery of services to affect knowledge attitude and/or behavior) | $60.31 | $44.96 |
| H0029 | Alcohol and/or drug prevention alternatives service (services for populations that exclude alcohol and other drug use e.g. alcohol-free social events) | $40.42 | $35.78 |
| H0032 | Mental health service plan development by non-physician | $73.85 | $55.05 |
| H0034 | Medication training and support per 15 mins | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H0036 | Functional Family Therapy | $49.35 | $43.68 |
| H0037 | Community psychiatric support treatment per diem | $1 | 183.89 |
| H0038 | RSSO CODE | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H0043 | Supported housing per diem | $26.94 | $23.85 |
| H0044 | Supported housing per month | $808.30 | $715.53 |
| H2011 | Crisis Intervention Service Per 15 Minutes | $26.75 | $23.68 |
| H2011 w/ET | Crisis Intervention Services Each Additional 15 Minutes / Follow Up | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2012 | Day treatment per hour | $150.12 | $130.09 |
| H2014 | Skills training and development per 15 mins | $21.34 | $18.89 |
| H2015 | Comprehensive community support services per 15 minutes | $22.65 | $20.05 |
| H2017 | Psychosocial rehab services per 15 mins | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2018 | Psychosocial rehab services per diem | $242.49 | $214.66 |
| H2021 | Community-based wrap-around services per 15 minutes | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2022 | Community based wrap services per diem | $297.93 | $263.73 |
| H2023 | Supported employment per 15 mins | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2025 | Ongoing support to maintain employment per 15 mins | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2026 | Ongoing support to maintain employment per diem | $242.49 | $214.66 |
| H2027 | Psychoeducational service per 15 minutes | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2032 | Activity therapy per 15 minutes | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| H2033 | Multi-Systemic Therapy | $51.49 | $45.58 |
| S9445 | Patient education not otherwise classified | $19.77 | $17.50 |
| T1012 | Alcohol and/or substance abuse services skills development | $20.21 | $17.89 |
| T1017 | Targeted case management each 15 minutes | $20.21 | $17.89 |
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