HCPCS Code G0560
Safety planning interventions, each 20 minutes personally performed by the billing practitioner, including assisting the patient in the identification of the following personalized elements of a safety plan: recognizing warning signs of an impending suicidal or substance use-related crisis; employing internal coping strategies; utilizing social contacts and social settings as a means of distraction from suicidal thoughts or risky substance use; utilizing family members, significant others, caregivers, and/or friends to help resolve the crisis; contacting mental health or substance use disorder professionals or agencies; and making the environment safe
| Short Description | Safety plan interven |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Coverage Code | C = Carrier judgment |
| Action Code | N = No maintenance for this code |
| Action Effective Date | January 01, 2025 |
| Code Added Date | January 01, 2025 |
| Pricing Indicator | 13 = Price established by carriers (e.g., not otherwise classified, individual determination, carrier discretion) |
| Type of Service | 1 = Medical care |