What this is, in plain language
A standard talk-therapy session with a licensed therapist lasting about 45 minutes (38–52 minutes under coding rules).
Why a clinician orders it
Ongoing treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health conditions.
Medical necessity — what insurers usually look at
Mental health parity laws require comparable coverage to medical visits. The most commonly billed therapy session length — check network status and any session limits.
New to this? Read what medical necessity means and how to appeal a denial.
Documentation to ask about
- ✓Therapist's in-network status
- ✓Session length documented
- ✓Diagnosis supporting ongoing treatment
Questions for your provider
- ?Are you in-network with my plan?
- ?Does my plan limit sessions per year?
Why this code is in our seed set
The highest-volume psychotherapy code nationally; in the CMS Top 200 Ranked by Services.
Validated against
- •AMA CPT code 90834 descriptor
- •CMS Top 200 Level I CPT Codes Ranked by Services
- •Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
Terms you'll see
Medical NecessityRead more →
The insurer is reviewing whether the service is clinically appropriate for your situation.
Important: AuraCode is an educational tool. It does not provide medical, legal, or insurance advice, claims decisions, or approval guarantees. Final coverage depends on your specific plan, eligibility, diagnosis, submitted documentation, and your insurer's review.