A psychiatrist is evaluating a patient in his office for an initial visit. The physician billed for a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and he is using medical records and family reports to evaluate this patient, including ordering diagnostic studies. What is the CPT code for this visit?

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90791 is the correct code for a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation.
Code 90785 is incorrect because this code is an add-on code, indicating interactive complexity. Code 90792 is incorrect because this is psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services. Code 90832 is incorrect because this code is for psychotherapy.

A Psychiatrist Is Evaluating a Patient in His Office for an Initial