Psychiatry RVU Calculator
The Psychiatry RVU Calculator converts psychiatric CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. Psychiatry billing uses three code types: standalone psychotherapy codes (90832-90838), E&M codes (99202-99215), and combined E&M plus psychotherapy add-on codes (90833, 90836, 90838). Psychiatric evaluation codes (90791, 90792) apply to the initial diagnostic interview. Built on 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data with a conversion factor of $33.40.
Psychiatry RVU Calculator Pro
The Psychiatry RVU Calculator converts psychiatric CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. Psychiatry billing uses three code types: standalone psychotherapy codes (90832-90838), E&M codes (99202-99215), and combined E&M plus psychotherapy add-on codes (90833, 90836, 9083...
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Psychiatry RVU Calculator - CPT Code Reference
Click any bar to load the CPT code into the Psychiatry RVU Calculator above. All Work RVU values reflect 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data.
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How to Use the Psychiatry RVU Calculator
Follow 4 steps to calculate RVUs and estimate Medicare reimbursement for psychiatry rvu calculator services.
Enter CPT Code
Type any CPT code or search by description. The autocomplete shows wRVU values from the 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Use the chart above to find common specialty codes.
Select Place of Service
Choose Facility (hospital, ASC) or Non-Facility (office, independent clinic). The place of service directly determines the Practice Expense RVU applied to your calculation.
Adjust Units and GPCI
Enter the number of units performed. Adjust the GPCI for your geographic region. High-cost regions (NYC, SF, Boston) use GPCI values above 1.0 that increase Medicare payment.
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Analyze the Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU breakdown with estimated Medicare payment. Use the bulk calculator below to analyze a full session or annual procedure mix.
Psychiatry RVU Calculator - RVU by CPT Code
Complete CPT code database with sortable Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU values. Filter by category and search by code or description. All data reflects 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule values.
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Psychiatry RVU Calculator - Bulk wRVU Calculator
Psychiatry wRVU production depends heavily on service mix. Psychiatrists focused on medication management generate more wRVUs per hour than those providing primarily 60-minute psychotherapy sessions.
Bulk RVU Calculation
Enter multiple CPT codes and quantities to calculate total RVU output and Medicare payment for a session, shift, or procedure day. Use this to project daily and annual wRVU production.
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Add CPT codes and quantities on the left, then click Calculate All
Psychiatry wRVU Benchmarks
Psychiatry wRVU production depends heavily on service mix. Psychiatrists focused on medication management generate more wRVUs per hour than those providing primarily 60-minute psychotherapy sessions.
Psychiatry wRVU Benchmarks (MGMA 2024)
4,500-6,000 wRVUs/year. Primarily E&M visits (99213-99215) for medication management, 4-6 patients/hour.
3,000-4,000 wRVUs/year. 50-minute sessions (90837 = 2.35 wRVU) limit hourly wRVU output compared to medication management billing.
4,000-5,500 wRVUs/year. Hospital-based psychiatric care using initial hospital care codes (99221-99223) and subsequent care codes (99231-99233).
3,500-5,000 wRVUs/year. Similar code mix to general psychiatry but longer session times for pediatric patients may reduce hourly wRVU production.
Psychiatry wRVU production depends heavily on service mix. Psychiatrists focused on medication management generate more wRVUs per hour than those providing primarily 60-minute psychotherapy sessions.
Psychiatry RVU Calculator - Frequently Asked Questions
How do psychiatrists bill combined E&M and psychotherapy on the same date?
Psychiatrists can bill a separate E&M code with an add-on psychotherapy code when they provide both medication management and psychotherapy. The add-on codes: 90833 (16-37 minutes with E&M), 90836 (38-52 minutes), and 90838 (53+ minutes). Example: A 40-minute visit with 20 minutes of E&M and 20 minutes of therapy bills as 99214 (1.92 wRVU) + 90833 (1.56 wRVU) = 3.48 total wRVU.
What is the Work RVU for an initial psychiatric evaluation?
An initial psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (CPT 90791 - no medical services) carries 3.47 wRVU. CPT 90792 (psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services - medication evaluation, lab review) carries 3.22 wRVU. Both codes include gathering clinical history, administering tests, and establishing a working diagnosis.
What is the wRVU for 60-minute psychotherapy?
CPT 90837 (individual psychotherapy, 60 minutes) carries 2.35 wRVU with an estimated Medicare payment of approximately $127 in a non-facility setting (2.35 wRVU + 1.35 PE RVU + 0.10 MP RVU = 3.80 total RVU x $33.40 = $126.92). CPT 90837 is the most commonly billed psychotherapy code.
Can psychiatrists bill for telehealth psychiatric services?
Yes. CMS covers telehealth psychiatric services using the same CPT codes as in-person services (90832-90838, 90791, 99202-99215) with place of service code 02 or 10. The same wRVU values apply. Audio-only telephone evaluations (99441-99443) carry lower wRVU values. Behavioral health integration codes (99484) allow billing for psychiatric consultation to primary care patients remotely.
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