Session details

Time-based codes use documented actual time and are never rounded up. Enter what your note supports.

Enter face-to-face time your documentation supports, 1–300 minutes. Enter the documented session time in minutes.
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Billing disclaimer

This calculator is for general behavioral health billing education only. CPT coding, payer policies, medical necessity rules, modifiers, telehealth rules, state requirements, and contracts vary. Always verify coding decisions with current CPT guidance, payer policy, and qualified billing or compliance support before submitting claims.

CPT codes are maintained by the American Medical Association. This tool does not replace official CPT guidance or payer-specific billing rules.

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