C7902 – Service for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, each additional 15 minutes, provided remotely by hospital staff who are licensed to provide mental health services under applicable state law(s), when the patient is in their home, and there is no associated professional service (list separately in addition to code for primary service)

HCPCS Level II code · C codes: Outpatient PPS (Hospital Outpatient)

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeC7902
Long description
Service for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, each additional 15 minutes, provided remotely by hospital staff who are licensed to provide mental health services under applicable state law(s), when the patient is in their home, and there is no associated professional service (list separately in addition to code for primary service)
Short description
Hopd mntl hlt, ea addl
Pricing indicator
00 Not separately priced by Part B (bundled, not covered or Part A only)
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
M2B Hospital visit - subsequent
Added
January 1, 2023
Last change
January 1, 2023 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code C7902?

C7902 is a HCPCS Level II code for service for diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health or substance use disorder, each additional 15 minutes, provided remotely by hospital staff who are licensed to provide mental health services under applicable state law(s), when the patient is in their home, and there is no associated professional service (list separately in addition to code for primary service).

Does Medicare cover C7902?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby C codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.