CPT Code 97111: Psychiatric Evaluation Explained

97111 is a CPT code for a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, which is a face-to-face clinical face to face patient encounter with a physician or other qualified health care professional. The purpose of this code is to identify and diagnose mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders. It involves a comprehensive assessment of the patient's current symptoms, history, and functioning. The evaluation also includes a mental health assessment and a determination of the patient's need for further evaluation or treatment. The code is used for patients who are 18 years of age or older and have a suspected mental disorder.