HCPCS Code H0017: Behavioral Health; Residential, Without Room and Board, Per Diem

Find out how HCPCS code H0017 covers daily residential behavioral health treatment and drug services, priced separately from room and board.

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Frequently asked questions

No. H0017 covers only clinical services. Room and board must be billed separately using revenue codes like S9976 or as directed on the facility UB-04 guidelines.

No. H0017 is strictly per-diem. A single service day equals one unit. Use the respective per-diem code (e.g., H0018 or H0019) depending on program type and duration.

It depends on the payer. In some state guides (e.g., New Mexico), no prior authorization is needed for initial clinical intervention. Still, it may be required if transitioning to a different American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care.