Associate Social Worker (ASW)

DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Health Risk Assessment Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Administration and review/interpretation of findings related to health risk assessments.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR SUD Screening Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Screening to determine the appropriate services for an individual seeking treatment.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Alcohol and/or drug screening Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document administration/review of alcohol and/or drug screening.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Contingency Management Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) This procedure must be used to submit claims for Contingency Management Services. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR SUD Crisis Intervention Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) SUD Crisis Intervention Services consist of contacts with a beneficiary in crisis. A crisis means an actual relapse or an unforeseen event or circumstance, which presents to the beneficiary an imminent threat of relapse.�These services should focus on alleviating the crisis problem, be limited to the stabilization of the beneficiary�s immediate situation and be provided in the least intensive level of care that is medically necessary to treat their condition.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Group Counseling Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Group counseling related to alcohol and/or drug services. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR AOD Treatment Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) This code falls under "Recovery Services". Used to document alcohol and/or other drug treatment program services. Per hour
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR ASAM or other structured SUD Assessment Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents determination of ASAM criteria and each code is for a different amount of time: G2011: 5-14 minutes G0396: 15-30 minutes G0397: 30+ minutes Can also be used for other structured SUD assessments.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Family/Couple Counseling Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Alcohol and/or substance abuse services provided with a family/couple.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Discharge Planning Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Utilized when developing discharge summaries and/or discharge plans and reviewing these documents with the beneficiary.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Individual Counseling Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Individual Counseling consists of contacts with a beneficiary. Individual counseling can include contact with family members or other collaterals if the purpose of the collateral�s participation is to focus on the treatment needs of the beneficiary by supporting the achievement of the beneficiary's treatment goals. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Brief Emotional/Behavioral Assessment Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (e.g., depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Care Management Services for Behavioral Health Conditions by Physician Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Care management services for behavioral health conditions, at least 20 minutes of clinical staff time, directed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per calendar month, with the following required elements: *Initial assessment or follow-up monitoring, including the use of applicable validated rating scales, *Behavioral health care planning in relation to behavioral/psychiatric health problems, including revision for patients who are not progressing or whose status changes, *Facilitating and coordinating treatment such as psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, counseling and/or psychiatric consultation, and *Continuity of care with a designated member of the care team.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Caregiver Assessment Administration of Care-Giver Risk Assessmt Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Administration of caregiver-focused health risk assessment instrument (e.g., depression inventory) for the benefit of the patient, with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Care Coordination Outside System of Care Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) For SMHS: This service is designated by HCPCS code H2021 and refers to coordination of care between providers in the Mental Health System and providers who are outside the Mental Health system. H2021 can only be used to show that a delivery-system coordination of care has occurred. For other kinds of coordination, other service codes must be used. Per 15 minutes. For DMC & DMC-ODS: This service is designated by HCPCS code H2021 and refersto coordination of care between providers in the Drug Medi-Cal System and providers who are outside the Drug medi-Cal System. H2021 can only be used to show that a delivery-system coordination of care has occurred. For other kinds of coordination, other service codes must be used. Per 15 minutes.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Comprehensive Community Supports Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Services related to helping patients access needed medical, social, educational, and other health-related services. Per 15 minutes. For DMC-ODS this is a "Recovery Service" and for DMC this is a "Treatment Planning" service.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Evaluation Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Services related to the completion of a multidisciplinary evaluation (i.e. an evaluation that is administered and informed by professionals from various areas of expertise). 15 minutes
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Intervention Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) A service, lasting less than 24 hours, to or on behalf of a beneficiary for a condition that requires more timely response than a regularly scheduled visit. Service activities include but are not limited to one or more of the following: assessment, collateral and therapy. Clinical providers who are providing crisis intervention should consider whether Psychotherapy for Crisis would be a more appropriate code for the service rendered. Per 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Developmental Screening Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Developmental screening (e.g., developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Environmental intervention for medical mgmt purposes on a psych patient's b Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Working with agencies, employers, or institutions to address a patient's physical environment as a means to address psychiatric needs/care.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Family Therapy - client present Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) "Family Therapy" services for the purposes of improving the beneficiary's functioning. The patient must be present for this service. Therapy may be delivered to a beneficiary or group of beneficiaries and may include family therapy directed at improving the beneficiary�s functioning and at which the beneficiary is present. 26-50 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Family Therapy - client not present Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) "Family Therapy" services for the purposes of improving the beneficiary's functioning. The patient does not have to be present for this service. Therapy may be delivered to a beneficiary or group of beneficiaries and may include family therapy directed at improving the beneficiary�s functioning and at which the beneficiary is present. 26-50 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Group Therapy Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents provision of "typical" group therapy services that include multiple beneficiaries. Therapy may be delivered to a beneficiary or group of beneficiaries and may include family therapy directed at improving the beneficiary�s functioning and at which the beneficiary is present. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Health Behavior Intervention - with Family Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Includes supporting improvements in function, minimizing psychological and/or psychosocial barriers to recovery, and improved coping skills related to medical conditions. Patient is not present. 16-30 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Hypnotherapy Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents provision of hypnotherapy services which include an artificially induced alteration of consciousness in which the patient is in a state of increased suggestibility.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Team Case Conference with Client/Family present Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents medical team conference with interdisciplinary team, participation by a non-physician. Face to face with patient and/or family present. 30 minutes or more
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Team Case Conference with Client/Family absent Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents medical team conference with interdisciplinary team, participation by non-physician. Patient and/or family not present. 30 minutes or more
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Assessment Contribution non-LPHA Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document assessment work/services completed by non-clinical staff. Assessment means a service activity designed to evaluate the current status of a beneficiary�s mental, emotional, or behavioral health. Assessment includes one or more of the following: mental status determination, analysis of the beneficiary�s clinical history, analysis of relevant biopsychosocial and cultural issues and history, diagnosis and the use of testing procedures. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Plan Development, non-physician Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Plan Development means a service activity that consists of one or more of the following: development of client plans, approval of client plans and/or monitoring of a beneficiary�s progress. Physicians do not utilize this HCPCS code as Medication Support Services include plan development as a component of those services.�15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Multiple-Family Group Psychotherapy Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) A group therapy code that allows for documentation of groups that include multiple families vs. a single family. Therapy may be delivered to a beneficiary or group of beneficiaries and may include family therapy directed at improving the beneficiary�s functioning and at which the beneficiary is present. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Neurobehavioral Status Exam Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Neurobehavioral status exams include assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgement, e.g., acquired knowledge, attention, language, memory, planning and problem solving, and visual spatial abilities). Includes both face-to-face time as well as time interpreting test results and preparing reports. First hour
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Medication Administration Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Administration of oral medication with direct observation. 15 minutes. This code is also used by LVNs/LPTs and Pharmacists to document the administration of injectable medications.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prenatal Risk Assessment Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Administration of risk assessment related to prenatal care.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Report Generation for Care Coordination Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Utilized to document preparing reports for other individuals, agencies, etc. for the purposes of care coordination.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Assessment LPHA Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is an integrated biopsychosocial assessment, including history, mental status, and recommendations. Although physicians and other qualified medical staff are permitted to utilize this code, this procedure code is mainly utilized by non-physician clinical staff who are documenting services that would typically fall under the category of "Assessment". 15 minutes
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Review of Hospital Records Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Review of records for psychiatric evaluation without direct patient contact. This may be accomplished at the request of an agency or peer review organization. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychoanalysis Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Therapy that places focus on unconscious and strengthening an individual's relationship with their unconscious. 15 minutes
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychoeducation Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Includes providing information regarding mental illness and substance abuse and teaches problem-solving, communication, and coping skills to support recovery and resilience. Per 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychosocial Rehab - Individual Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) For SMHS, "Rehabilitation� means a service activity which includes, but is not limited to assistance in improving, maintaining, or restoring a beneficiary�s or group of beneficiaries� functional skills, daily living skills, social and leisure skills, grooming and personal hygiene skills, meal preparation skills, and support resources; and/or medication education. Per 15 minutes. For DMC-ODS, rehabilitation falls under "Recovery Services" and can document education related to mental health, substance abuse, independent living, social, coping and interpersonal skills, relapse prevention, etc. Per 15 minutes.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychotherapy for Crisis Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) The individual must be present for all or part of the service. Urgent assessment and exploration of an individual in crisis. Includes mental status exam as well as a disposition and treatment includes therapy, mobilization of resources and implementation of interventions to address the crisis. 30-74 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Individual Therapy Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) "Individual Therapy" services provided to a beneficiary focused primarily on symptom reduction and restoration of functioning as a means to improve coping and adaptation and reduce functional impairments. Therapeutic intervention includes the application of cognitive, affective, verbal or nonverbal strategies based on the principles of development, wellness, adjustment to impairment, recovery and resiliency to assist a beneficiary in acquiring greater personal, interpersonal and community functioning or to modify feelings, thought processes, conditions, attitudes or behaviors which are emotionally, intellectually, or socially ineffective. Each Psychotherapy with Patient CPT represents a specific length of time: 90832: 30 minutes, 90834: 45 minutes and 90837: 60 minutes. The beneficiary must be present for these services.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Client Education Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) The DHCS billing manual states that this should be utilized to submit claims for Patient Education Services. Per 15 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR TCM/ICC Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Services that assist a beneficiary to access needed medical, educational, social, prevocational, vocational, rehabilitative, or other community services. The service activities may include, but are not limited to, communication, coordination, and referral; monitoring service delivery to ensure beneficiary access to service and the service delivery system; monitoring of the beneficiary�s progress; placement services; and plan development. Each 15 minutes. This is also the code utilized to capture Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) services. Targeted Case Management is a type of Care Coordination code that can be used by DMC-ODS providers.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Telephone Assessment and Management Service Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Utilized to document a phone call from an established client that requires assessment/management. The call cannot originate from a related assessment/management service provided within the previous 7 days or lead to an assessment and management service within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment. 98966: 5-10 minutes 98967: 11-20 minutes 98968: 21-30 minutes
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR TBS Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) is an adjunctive program that supports other services patients are currently receiving. TBS is an intensive, individualized, one-to-one behavioral health service available to children/youth with serious emotional challenges and their families, who are under 21 years old and have full-scope Medi-Cal. Per 15 minutes.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychiatric Inpatient Day - Adult Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Utilized to document general inpatient psychiatric services provided to individuals 21 through 64.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychiatric Inpatient Day - Youth Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Utilized to document general inpatient psychiatric services provided to individuals under 21 years of age.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Methadone - Day Service Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Methadone administration and/or service (provision of the drug by a licensed program)
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychiatric Inpatient Day - Older Adult Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Utilized to document general inpatient psychiatric services provided to individuals age 65 and older.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR General Inpatient - Admin Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documentation of administrative days during a general inpatient hospitalization.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychiatric Hospital Inpatient Admin Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documentation of administrative days during a psychiatric inpatient hospitalization.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychiatric Health Facility Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Inclusive of services provided within a psychiatric health facility (PHF)
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Therapeutic Foster Care Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Short-term, intensive, highly coordinated, trauma informed and individualized SMHS activities (plan development, rehabilitation and collateral) to children and youth up to age 21 who have complex emotional and behavioral needs and who are placed with trained, intensely supervised and supported TFC parents. The TFC parent serves as a key participant in the therapeutic treatment process of the child or youth. TFC is intended for children and youth who require intensive and frequent mental health support in a family environment. The TFC service model allows for the provision of certain SMHS activities (plan development, rehabilitation and collateral) available under the EPSDT benefit as a home-based alternative to high level care in institutional settings such as group homes and an alternative to Short Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Residential Day - Older Adult Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Children�s-Adult Crisis Residential: Geriatric services.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Residential Day - Adult Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Children�s-Adult Crisis Residential: Non-Geriatric services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Residential Day - Youth Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Children�s-Adult Crisis Residential services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Adult Residential Day - Older Adult Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Adult Residential: Geriatric services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Adult Residential Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Adult Residential: Non-Geriatric services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Stabilization - Emergency Room Services Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Crisis Stabilization: Emergency Room services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Stabilization Unit Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Crisis Stabilization: Urgent Care services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Day Treatment Intensive - Half Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Half Day of Day Treatment Intensive services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Day Treatment Intensive - Full Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Full Day of Day Treatment Intensive services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Day Rehabilitation - Half Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Half Day of Day Rehabilitation services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Day Rehabilitation - Full Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Full Day of Day Rehabilitation services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) For SMHS, "Rehabilitation� means a service activity which includes, but is not limited to assistance in improving, maintaining, or restoring a beneficiary�s or group of beneficiaries� functional skills, daily living skills, social and leisure skills, grooming and personal hygiene skills, meal preparation skills, and support resources; and/or medication education. For DMC-ODS, rehabilitation falls under "Recovery Services" and can document education related to mental health, substance abuse, independent living, social, coping and interpersonal skills, relapse prevention, etc.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Care Coordination Outside System of Care Group Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) For SMHS: This service is designated by HCPCS code H2021 and refers to coordination of care between providers in the Mental Health System and providers who are outside the Mental Health system. H2021 can only be used to show that a delivery-system coordination of care has occurred. For other kinds of coordination, other service codes must be used. Per 15 minutes. For DMC & DMC-ODS: This service is designated by HCPCS code H2021 and refers to coordination of care between providers in the Drug Medi-Cal System and providers who are outside the Drug medi-Cal System. H2021 can only be used to show that a delivery-system coordination of care has occurred. For other kinds of coordination, other service codes must be used. Per 15 minutes.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Residential Treatment -Substance Use Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) H0012: Alcohol and/or drug services: (residential addiction program outpatient). Subacute detoxification (DMC-ODS ONLY) H0019: Behavioral Health; Long Term Residential (non-medical, non-acute care in a residential treatment program where stay is typically longer than 30 days) without room and board (Both DMC and DMC-ODS)
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR General Outreach Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) An outreach activity not tied to a specific client. For example: running a mental health/behavioral health booth at a local fair. This would be used in conjunction with an Organizational Client.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Targeted Outreach Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) An outreach activity tied to a specific client. For example: law enforcement has a list of high-risk individuals that county MH is reaching out to in order to get them into treatment.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Quality Improvement Activities Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Any type of Quality Improvement and/or administrative time, such as chart review, attending a QI-related meetings, etc.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Consults to External Providers (Non-billable) Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents consults with physical health care providers, primary care providers or other relevant healthcare providers.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Transportation Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Documents services that are strictly transportation-related. If a billable service was provided during the transport, the appropriate billable procedure code should be selected.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Client Non Billable Srvc Must Document Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Any other non-billable service that must be documented and is not better accounted for by other available non-billable procedure codes.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prev Prob Identification-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded primary prevention activities using this strategy
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prev Education-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded primary prevention activities using this strategy
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prev Community Based-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded primary prevention activities using this strategy
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prev Info Dissemination-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded primary prevention activities using this strategy
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prev Environ Strategy-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded primary prevention activities using this strategy
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Prev-Alternatives-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded primary prevention activities using this strategy
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Quality Assurance-AOD Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track SABG funded quality assurance activities
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Transportation Mileage Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Mobile Crisis Add On - Used when transporting a client to a treatment facility; measures mileage
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Transportation, Staff Time Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Mobile Crisis Add On - Used when transporting a client to a treatment facility OR when accompanying a client being transported by law enforcement, ambulance, or other valid transportation method; measures time spent during the transportation
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Inpatient Psychiatric Procedure Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document a non-billable psychiatric procedure done in an inpatient unit
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Shift Summary Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document a Shift Summary note when a client is in an inpatient or residential facility. This is a non-billable service, as the services will be bundled for these facilities.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Non-Billable Bed Procedure Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track non-billable bed days or bed procedures not otherwise captured elsewhere for facilities that do bed management (IP/CSU/Res)
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Brief Contact Note Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document a brief, non-treatment services contact with the client, such as confirming an appointment.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Alcohol and/or drug services; ambulatory detoxification.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Residential Daily Note Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document your daily summary note for residential services.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Crisis Inquiry Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) To be utilized in no-episode programs for crisis calls. This bills the same as Crisis Intervention.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Non-Billable Attempted Contact Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) To be utilized when documenting attempts to contact a client but have been unsuccessful in reaching them.
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Residential Withdrawal Management Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) SUD Residential Withdrawal Management day service
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS Y MH N Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Partial Hospitalization-Substance Use Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) S0201: Partial Hospitalization Services; less than 24 hours, per diem (DMC-ODS ONLY).
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Attestation Note Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used for attendings if they want to add any additional context to the original note by residents/NP. We recommend attaching this note to the original note written by the resident/NP.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Legal Report Writing Note Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used when writing reports or documentation for court or legal procedings, including LPS Conservatorship assessments, JV220s, or other court-related documents. This is also used for other reports, such as making CPS or APS reports, entering state reporting items, or writing grant-required reports for a specific client.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR CARE Act - Notice Activity Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used when a staff member is drafting noticies for CARE Act processes, including all hearing and appearance notices, CARE Agreement notices, etc.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR CARE Act - Outreach and Engagement Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used for documenting all outreach and engagement activities required to engage the respondent. Also used when developing a CARE Agreement with the respondent.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR CARE Act - Court Report Activity Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used when a staff member is drafting needed reports for CARE Act processes, including CARE Agreement, Clinical Evaluation, CARE Plan, etc.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR CARE Act - Hearing Time Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document activities that occur and time spent during CARE Act hearings.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Mobile Crisis Encounter Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used when the Mobile Crisis Team is dispatched to a site to address a person's crisis. This is a bundled service and will bill a flat rate regardless of time indicated. It is recommended that staff continue to track the time spent on each encounter.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Mobile Crisis Dispatch Screening Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document the screening provided to determine if the Mobile Crisis Team is dispatched to a location or not.
DMC State Plan Y DMC-ODS Y MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Mobile Crisis Follow-Up Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to document required follow-ups for Mobile Crisis Encounter.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR CARE Act - Data Reporting Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used for data reporting activities related to the CARE Act
DMC State Plan N DMC-ODS N MH Y Procedure Name Displayed in EHR PEI Outreach Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track MHSA PEI outreach activities. This will often use a pseudo-client, as many are not targeted to a specific client, but rather community-held outreach events.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Room and Board Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Used to track Room and Board services. These aren't billable to Medi-Cal but may need to be tracked for other reimbursement or tracking purposes.
DMC State Plan - DMC-ODS - MH - Procedure Name Displayed in EHR Bed Hold Day Procedure Definition (Developed by CalMHSA) Non-billable code to use when you're holding a bed for a specific client, but they're currently not occupying that bed.

Updated 4/9/24