H2011 Crisis intervention service, per 15 minutes

HCPCS code

#### Name of the Procedure:
*Crisis Intervention Service (H2011)*

**Common Name(s):** Crisis Intervention, Emergency Mental Health Services  
**Technical/Medical Terms:** H2011, Crisis Psychotherapy, Acute Behavioral Health Intervention

#### Summary
Crisis intervention service is a short-term and immediate response designed to help individuals in severe emotional or behavioral distress. This procedure aims to stabilize the patient and prevent escalation, providing essential support in times of acute psychological crisis.

#### Purpose
**Medical Conditions or Problems Addressed:**
- Acute mental health crises
- Severe emotional distress
- Suicidal ideation
- Immediate risk of harm to self or others

**Goals or Expected Outcomes:**
- Stabilization of emotions and behavior
- Reduction in immediate risk factors
- Connection to ongoing support or treatment

#### Indications
**Specific Symptoms or Conditions:**
- Sudden onset of severe psychological distress
- Exhibiting suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Inability to function due to emotional turmoil

**Patient Criteria:**
- Individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
- Patients referred by emergency services or healthcare providers

#### Preparation
**Pre-Procedure Instructions:**
- No specific preparation required for the patient
- Inform patient of the availability and purpose of the service

**Diagnostic Tests or Assessments:**
- Initial mental health evaluation
- Risk assessment for harm to self or others

#### Procedure Description
**Detailed Steps:**
1. Patient is triaged and assessed by healthcare professionals.
2. Immediate emotional support and stabilization techniques are provided.
3. Safety planning and intervention for risk behaviors (e.g., suicidal thoughts).
4. Coordination for follow-up care and connection to longer-term mental health services if required.

**Tools, Equipment, or Technology:**
- None specific; may use assessment tools and forms.

**Anesthesia or Sedation:**
- Not applicable.

#### Duration
Typically, each session lasts for 15 minutes but can be extended depending on the severity of the crisis.

#### Setting
Performed in various settings including:
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Emergency departments
- Community mental health centers

#### Personnel
Healthcare professionals involved:
- Licensed therapists or counselors
- Psychiatrists
- Social workers
- Emergency medical personnel

#### Risks and Complications
**Common Risks:**
- Emotional discomfort during intervention
- Initial increase in distress as issues are discussed

**Rare Risks:**
- Inadequate stabilization leading to further escalation
- Miscommunication leading to improper follow-up

**Management:**
- Continuous re-evaluation and adjustment of intervention
- Immediate referral to emergency services if risks escalate

#### Benefits
**Expected Benefits:**
- Immediate reduction in emotional and behavioral distress
- Prevention of harm to self or others
- Connection to necessary mental health resources

**Realization Timeline:**
- Benefits can often be realized immediately, with further improvement seen as follow-up care is established.

#### Recovery
**Post-Procedure Care and Instructions:**
- Follow up with recommended mental health services
- Adhere to the safety plan created during intervention

**Expected Recovery Time:**
- Varies; initial stabilization may be immediate, but ongoing care is often necessary.

**Restrictions or Follow-Up:**
- Regular follow-up appointments with mental health professionals
- Adherence to prescribed treatment plans and therapies

#### Alternatives
**Other Treatment Options:**
- Standard outpatient therapy
- Inpatient psychiatric care for severe cases
- Medication management alone or in combination with therapy

**Pros and Cons:**
- *Crisis Intervention*: Immediate support but short-term.
- *Outpatient Therapy*: Ongoing support but not immediate.
- *Inpatient Care*: Intensive support but higher cost and more restrictive.

#### Patient Experience
During the procedure, the patient might experience:
- Relief from having immediate support
- Initial discomfort as distressing issues are addressed

**Pain Management and Comfort Measures:**
- Assurance and emotional support provided by healthcare professionals
- Creation of a safe environment to encourage openness and honesty

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