CPT 90853 RVU Value — Group psychotherapy
2025 CMS Physician Fee Schedule · 0.67 Work RVUs · 0.91 Total RVUs
Work RVU
Physician time and effort
Practice Expense RVU
Equipment and overhead costs
Malpractice RVU
Professional liability costs
Total RVU
Sum of all components
Medicine Procedures
Non-surgical medical procedures
Common specialties: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology
About CPT 90853
How many wRVUs is 90853 in 2025?
CPT code 90853 has 0.67 work RVUs in 2025 according to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule. The total RVU value including all components is 0.91 RVUs.
What type of procedure is 90853?
90853 is classified as Medicine: Group psychotherapy. This procedure is commonly used by: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology.
What is the RVU breakdown for CPT 90853?
CPT 90853 has three RVU components in 2025: Work RVU 0.67 (physician effort), Practice Expense RVU 0.23 (overhead costs), and Malpractice RVU 0.01 (liability). The combined Total RVU is 0.91.
How do I calculate total compensation for 90853?
To calculate compensation: Work RVUs (0.67) x Your dollar-per-wRVU rate x Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI). For example, at $55/wRVU, one 90853 generates approximately $37 in physician compensation. Use the calculator below to estimate values for multiple quantities.
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