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ICD-10-PCS Root Operation 5
Mental Health, None, Individual Psychotherapy

The Individual Psychotherapy root operation is identified by the character code 5 in the 3rd position of the procedure code. It is defined as Treatment of an individual with a mental health disorder by behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic or psychophysiological means to improve functioning or well-being.

ICD-10-PCS code structure

Section:
  G = Mental Health

Body System:
  Z = None

Root Operation:

See Terms used in Mental Health

The 4th character refers to the body part or body region.

Outline View ICD-10-PCS Table View

Individual Psychotherapy

Treatment of an individual with a mental health disorder by behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic or psychophysiological means to improve functioning or well-being

  • GZ51 - Behavioral

    Primarily to modify behavior

    Includes:
    • Includes modeling and role playing, positive reinforcement of target behaviors, response cost, and training of self-management skills

  • GZ52 - Cognitive

    Primarily to correct cognitive distortions and errors

  • GZ58 - Cognitive-Behavioral

    Combining cognitive and behavioral treatment strategies to improve functioning

    Maladaptive responses are examined to determine how cognitions relate to behavior patterns in response to an event. Uses learning principles and information-processing models

  • GZ50 - Interactive

    Uses primarily physical aids and other forms of non-oral interaction with a patient who is physically, psychologically or developmentally unable to use ordinary language for communication

    Includes:
    • Includes. the use of toys in symbolic play

  • GZ53 - Interpersonal

    Helps an individual make changes in interpersonal behaviors to reduce psychological dysfunction

    Includes:
    • Includes exploratory techniques, encouragement of affective expression, clarification of patient statements, analysis of communication patterns, use of therapy relationship and behavior change techniques

  • GZ54 - Psychoanalysis

    Methods of obtaining a detailed account of past and present mental and emotional experiences to determine the source and eliminate or diminish the undesirable effects of unconscious conflicts

    Accomplished by making the individual aware of their existence, origin, and inappropriate expression in emotions and behavior

  • GZ55 - Psychodynamic

    Exploration of past and present emotional experiences to understand motives and drives using insight-oriented techniques to reduce the undesirable effects of internal conflicts on emotions and behavior

    Techniques include empathetic listening, clarifying self-defeating behavior patterns, and exploring adaptive alternatives

  • GZ59 - Psychophysiological

    Monitoring and alteration of physiological processes to help the individual associate physiological reactions combined with cognitive and behavioral strategies to gain improved control of these processes to help the individual cope more effectively

  • GZ56 - Supportive

    Formation of therapeutic relationship primarily for providing emotional support to prevent further deterioration in functioning during periods of particular stress

    Often used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches