HCPCS code
Substance use assessment
CMS description
Alcohol and/or drug assessment
In the order to send them
Why these codes
An intake assessment for substance use; payers answer it under the substance abuse benefit, outpatient facility first where the program bills.
If a payer returns nothing
Payers don't all answer every service type. Send 30 (Health Benefit Plan Coverage) for the plan's general benefits.
Sources
CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor; X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice