HZ3 Individual Counseling - Substance Abuse Treatment ICD-10-PCS
The HZ3 code range contains 13 ICD-10-PCS codes for Individual Counseling procedures on the substance abuse treatment. 12 of the codes are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission in fiscal year 2026.
Root Operation Definition
Individual Counseling: The application of psychological methods to treat an individual withaddictive behavior.
Codes in the HZ3 Range 13 codes · 12 billable
- HZ3 Substance Abuse Treatment, Individual CounselingNon-billable header
- HZ30ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Cognitive
- HZ31ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Behavioral
- HZ32ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Cognitive-Behavioral
- HZ33ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, 12-Step
- HZ34ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Interpersonal
- HZ35ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Vocational
- HZ36ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Psychoeducation
- HZ37ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Motivational Enhancement
- HZ38ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Confrontational
- HZ39ZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Continuing Care
- HZ3BZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Spiritual
- HZ3CZZZ Individual Counseling for Substance Abuse Treatment, Pre/Post-Test Infectious Disease
About the HZ3 Code Range
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Individual Counseling (HZ3) is specifically used for documenting therapeutic sessions focused on treating substance abuse. This operation involves one-on-one counseling aimed at addressing the patient's addiction and supporting recovery within the Substance Abuse Treatment classification.
Individual Counseling codes under this operation capture various counseling methods tailored to patient needs and treatment goals. Examples include Cognitive counseling (code HZ30ZZZ), Behavioral therapy (code HZ31ZZZ), and combined Cognitive-Behavioral interventions (code HZ32ZZZ), each representing a distinct therapeutic approach. Other specific codes document specialized counseling types such as 12-Step (code HZ33ZZZ), Motivational Enhancement (code HZ37ZZZ), and Spiritual counseling (code HZ3BZZZ). This coding framework enables precise documentation of the counseling modality delivered for substance abuse, facilitating accurate medical recordkeeping and treatment tracking within the ICD-10-PCS system.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the HZ3 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 12 are billable and valid for inpatient claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Table header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the HZ3 range classify?
The range classifies Individual Counseling procedures, the application of psychological methods to treat an individual withaddictive behavior, performed on the substance abuse treatment. Each code adds the body part, approach, device, and qualifier in characters four through seven, and links to its own reference page.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-PCS order file and code tables, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
