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Multiple-family group psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that involves the participation of several families who are facing similar stressors or challenges. This type of therapy is particularly beneficial for families that have a member dealing with comparable developmental or mental health disorders, addiction issues, or significant medical conditions that alter their daily lives. The therapy sessions are designed to create a supportive environment where families can come together to share their experiences, struggles, and successes in managing their unique situations. During these sessions, families may include those with children or other relatives who exhibit similar behavioral or emotional disorders, as well as families who have encountered issues such as domestic violence or sexual abuse. The therapist plays a crucial role in facilitating discussions among the families, guiding them to explore their shared challenges and encouraging open communication about their coping strategies. Participants are prompted to reflect on their behaviors, particularly those that may be unhelpful or detrimental, and to consider alternative coping mechanisms that have proven effective for others in the group. The therapist may also introduce new strategies or suggest practical exercises for families to implement at home, aiming to foster positive changes in behaviors and enhance coping skills. Typically, these therapy sessions last between one to two hours, providing ample time for meaningful interaction and support among the families involved.
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The indications for multiple-family group psychotherapy include a variety of circumstances where families are experiencing similar stressors or challenges. This therapy is particularly relevant for:
The procedure for conducting multiple-family group psychotherapy involves several structured steps to ensure effective therapy sessions. These steps include:
Post-procedure care for families participating in multiple-family group psychotherapy involves continued support and practice of the strategies discussed during sessions. Families are encouraged to implement the coping mechanisms and activities suggested by the therapist in their daily lives. Follow-up sessions may be scheduled to assess progress, address any ongoing challenges, and reinforce the skills learned during therapy. It is important for families to maintain open communication with one another and to continue sharing their experiences as they navigate their individual and collective challenges. This ongoing support can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the therapy and contribute to positive outcomes for all participating families.
| Short Descr | MULTIPLE FAMILY GROUP PSYTX | Medium Descr | MULTIPLE FAMILY GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY | Long Descr | Multiple-family group psychotherapy | Status Code | Active Code | Global Days | XXX - Global Concept Does Not Apply | PC/TC Indicator (26, TC) | 0 - Physician Service Code | Multiple Procedures (51) | 0 - No payment adjustment rules for multiple procedures apply. | Bilateral Surgery (50) | 0 - 150% payment adjustment for bilateral procedures does NOT apply. | Physician Supervisions | 09 - Concept does not apply. | Assistant Surgeon (80, 82) | 0 - Payment restriction for assistants at surgery applies to this procedure... | Co-Surgeons (62) | 0 - Co-surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Team Surgery (66) | 0 - Team surgeons not permitted for this procedure. | Diagnostic Imaging Family | 99 - Concept Does Not Apply | APC Status Indicator | Codes That May Be Paid Through a Composite APC | Type of Service (TOS) | 1 - Medical Care | Berenson-Eggers TOS (BETOS) | M5B - Specialist - psychiatry | MUE | 1 | CCS Clinical Classification | 218 - Psychological and psychiatric evaluation and therapy |
This is a primary code that can be used with these additional add-on codes.
| 0770T | Add-on Code MPFS Status: Carrier Priced APC E1 Virtual reality technology to assist therapy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) |
| 95 | Synchronous telemedicine service rendered via a real-time interactive audio and video telecommunications system: synchronous telemedicine service is defined as a real-time interaction between a physician or other qualified health care professional and a patient who is located at a distant site from the physician or other qualified health care professional. the totality of the communication of information exchanged between the physician or other qualified health care professional and the patient during the course of the synchronous telemedicine service must be of an amount and nature that would be sufficient to meet the key components and/or requirements of the same service when rendered via a face-to-face interaction. modifier 95 may only be appended to the services listed in appendix p. appendix p is the list of cpt codes for services that are typically performed face-to-face, but may be rendered via a real-time (synchronous) interactive audio and video telecommunications system. | 59 | Distinct procedural service: under certain circumstances, it may be necessary to indicate that a procedure or service was distinct or independent from other non-e/m services performed on the same day. modifier 59 is used to identify procedures/services, other than e/m services, that are not normally reported together, but are appropriate under the circumstances. documentation must support a different session, different procedure or surgery, different site or organ system, separate incision/excision, separate lesion, or separate injury (or area of injury in extensive injuries) not ordinarily encountered or performed on the same day by the same individual. however, when another already established modifier is appropriate it should be used rather than modifier 59. only if no more descriptive modifier is available, and the use of modifier 59 best explains the circumstances, should modifier 59 be used. note: modifier 59 should not be appended to an e/m service. to report a separate and distinct e/m service with a non-e/m service performed on the same date, see modifier 25. | HN | Bachelors degree level | KX | Requirements specified in the medical policy have been met | XE | Separate encounter, a service that is distinct because it occurred during a separate encounter | XP | Separate practitioner, a service that is distinct because it was performed by a different practitioner |
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