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# H0038 Self-help/peer services, per 15 minutes

HCPCS · [CMS code reference](#source)

**Official HCPCS description:** Self-help/peer services, per 15 minutes

## Related codes

-   [`H0005` Alcohol and/or drug services; group counseling by a clinician HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/h0005/)
-   [`H0015` Alcohol and/or drug services HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/h0015/)
-   [`H0020` Alcohol and/or drug services HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/h0020/)
-   [`H0031` Mental health assessment, by non-physician HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/h0031/)
-   [`H0032` Mental health service plan development by non-physician HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/h0032/)
-   [`H0036` Community psychiatric supportive treatment, face-to-face, per 15 minutes HCPCS](https://billingbrief.com/hcpcs/h0036/)

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/healthcare-common-procedure-system).
HCPCS Level II, October 2026 quarterly file.

Code set

HCPCS

Short name

Self-help/peer svc per 15min

Section

Behavioral health and substance abuse treatment

Added to HCPCS

2003-01-01

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