# S9480: Psychiatric intensive outpatient (IOP)

- **HCPCS code:** S9480
- **CMS description:** Intensive outpatient psychiatric services, per diem

## Service Type Codes to Send

1. [CH Mental Health Facility - Outpatient](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/CH/)
2. [MH Mental Health](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/MH/)
3. [A8 Psychiatric - Outpatient](https://www.verifytx.com/stc-lookup/service-types/A8/)

**Why these codes:** Mental health IOP is billed by the program as an outpatient facility service.

**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/S9480/