HCPCS code
Substance use services, not otherwise specified
CMS description
Alcohol and/or other drug abuse services, not otherwise specified
In the order to send them
Why these codes
The umbrella substance abuse benefit.
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