# H0002: Screening for admission to treatment

- **HCPCS code:** H0002
- **CMS description:** Behavioral health screening to determine eligibility for admission to treatment program

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [MH Mental Health](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/MH/)
2. [AI Substance Abuse](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/AI/)

**Why these codes:** A behavioral health screen used for both mental health and substance use admissions, so both umbrella benefits.

**Sources:** CMS HCPCS Level II descriptor; X12 HIPAA 5010 service type code definitions; VerifyTX billing practice

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Canonical: https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/procedure-codes/H0002/