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HCPCS H0050 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Alcohol and/or drug services, brief intervention, per 15 minutes
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment

Miscellaneous Drug and Alcohol Services

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

50 - Federally Qualified Health Center

None

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for HCPCS H0050 by major payers:

bcbs

$52.93

uhc

$40.38

aetna

$30.40

cigna

$38.04

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United
H0050$1272.001063500270 - CROSBYTON CLINIC HOSPITAL750711276 - (TX) CROSBYTON CLINIC HOSPITALTXRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
H0050$26.651346522398 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
H0050$26.931215244165 - PURA VIDA COUNSELING SERVICES PLLC273038414 - (TX) PURA VIDA COUNSELING SERVICES PLLCTXCommunity/Behavioral Health Agency (251S00000X)
United
H0050$26.651285791798 - HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, INC.742607737 - (TX) HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE INCTXCommunity/Behavioral Health Agency (251S00000X)
United
H0050$26.651538605258 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
H0050$26.651134503147 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
H0050$26.651962624460 - CENTER FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE, INC.760604033 - (TX) CENTER FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE INCTXChildren's Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility (3245S0500X)
United
H0050$26.651346522398 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
H0050$26.651821532094 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXClinic/Center (261Q00000X)
United
H0050$26.651285791798 - HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, INC.742607737 - (TX) HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE INCTXCommunity/Behavioral Health Agency (251S00000X)
United
H0050$26.651609199348 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
H0050$25.001154833317 - PREMISE HEALTH OF TEXAS MEDICAL, P.A, ROSS AVENUE HEALTH CENTER752806777TXMulti-Specialty Clinic/Center (261QM1300X)
United
H0050$26.651346676285 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
H0050$1272.001063500270 - CROSBYTON CLINIC HOSPITAL750711276 - (TX) CROSBYTON CLINIC HOSPITALTXRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
H0050$26.651538605258 - ADAPT PROGRAMS, LLC264590984TXSubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Clinic/Center (261QR0405X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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HCPCS H0050 vs. Other Miscellaneous Drug and Alcohol Services Codes

The HCPCS H0050 code is part of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment services used for Miscellaneous Drug and Alcohol Services. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The HCPCS H0050 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
H0049-HCPCSLowAlcohol and/or drug screening
H0050-HCPCSLowAlcohol and/or drug services, brief intervention, per 15 minutes
H1000-HCPCSModeratePrenatal care, at-risk assessment

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including HCPCS H0050. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the H0050 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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