# H0031: Mental health assessment and service plan

- **HCPCS code:** H0031
- **CMS description:** Mental health assessment, by non-physician

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [MH Mental Health](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/MH/)
2. [CF Mental Health Provider - Outpatient](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/CF/)

**Why these codes:** Assessment and planning by a mental health professional who isn't a physician: outpatient provider.

**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/H0031/