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Affiliate Resource: CPT Code Guide

CPT Code Guide for Therapists

A practical billing reference for the Perry Emerick affiliate team — with a guided decision tree and full details on every code.

Decision tree

Answer a few quick questions about your session and get the right CPT code with billing guidance — no guesswork.

Code reference

Browse all 18 codes with searchable filters — including when to use each code, what to avoid, and billing tips.

Note checklist

What every compliant progress note needs by code category — so your documentation survives an audit.

EMDR billing map

Which CPT code maps to each EMDRIA phase across a full treatment episode — specific to trauma-informed practice.

Remember

Always verify codes against your specific payer contracts. Coverage varies by insurer and changes over time. When in doubt, call your payer.

For affiliate therapists of Perry Emerick PLLC. This guide is an educational reference only and does not constitute billing or legal advice. CPT codes are owned by the American Medical Association. Payer coverage policies vary and change — verify with each payer before billing.

Codes covered in this guide

90832 90833 90834 90837 90839 90840 90846 90847 90853 90791 90792 90785 96130 99213 99354 99355 H0004 90875 Modifier 95 Modifier GT Modifier 93 Modifier FQ

Find the right code

Answer each question to get a recommended billing code with guidance.

Code reference

Click any card to expand full usage guidance, billing tips, and what to avoid.

Documentation checklist

What your progress note must include by code category to be compliant and audit-safe.

Every CPT code has a documentation floor. Missing elements are the most common reason claims get denied or audited. Use this as your note-writing guide before submitting.

EMDR billing map

CPT code guidance mapped to each EMDRIA phase across a full treatment episode.

EMDR treatment doesn't map neatly onto standard therapy billing — the phases vary in length, purpose, and documentation requirements. This map shows which code fits each phase and what your note needs to reflect.
EMDR intensives (extended sessions): When a processing session runs beyond 82 minutes, add 99354 to 90837. Beyond 112 minutes, also add 99355. Document exact start/end times. Verify coverage with each payer before billing extended session codes.