# H0016: Medical services in a substance use program

- **HCPCS code:** H0016
- **CMS description:** Alcohol and/or drug services; medical/somatic (medical intervention in ambulatory setting)

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [AI Substance Abuse](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/AI/)
2. [CJ Substance Abuse Facility - Outpatient](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/CJ/)
3. [1 Medical Care](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/1/)

**Why these codes:** Medical care delivered inside a substance use program; medical care is the fallback.

**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/H0016/