HCPCS Code H0036: Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST), Face-to-Face, Per 15 Minutes

HCPCS code H0036 covers community psychiatric supportive treatment, face-to-face mental health services with assessment, therapy, and crisis intervention.

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This is a goal-directed, individualized service delivered by community-based professionals to support individuals with significant mental health needs. It involves therapeutic and functional interventions such as ongoing assessment, skill development, crisis assistance, and coordination of services to help individuals improve their ability to live independently, integrate into the community, and manage daily living and social skills.

The HCPCS code typically associated with Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment services is H2016, which represents "Comprehensive community support services, per 15 minutes." This code is used to bill for face-to-face mental health rehabilitation services that include CPST when delivered as part of a comprehensive community-based treatment program designed to enhance stability and functioning in the community.

For behavioral health screening, the CPT code is 96127, which covers brief emotional/behavioral assessments with scoring and documentation. This code is used for standardized screening tools administered to identify mental health or behavioral issues, enabling early intervention and treatment planning in healthcare settings.