Commonly Used CPT Codes for Buprenorphine Treatment - Psychiatrists

For psychiatrists, CPT codes for buprenorphine treatment are time-based.

The most commonly used CPT codes by Psychiatrists are as follows:

Type of Visit Code
Assessment Visit:
Psychiatric diagnostic interview exam. Includes history, mental status, and disposition assessments, and may also include labs.		 90801
Consultation:
Used for induction and/or with an established patient.		 99251-55
Maintenance Visits:
Psychotherapy with no medical evaluation and management.		 90804 (20-30 min)
90806 (45-50 min)
90808 (75-80 min)
Maintenance Visits:
Psychotherapy with medical evaluation and management.		 90805 (20-30 min)
90807 (45-50 min)
90809 (75-80 min)
Group Therapy:
Includes outpatient buprenorphine services provided within an Intensive Outpatient Services program.		 90853

The Group Therapy code is an appropriate code to use when buprenorphine treatment is provided in an Intensive Outpatient Services program.