Psychoeducation Services
A clinician spends 15 minutes teaching a student a grounding routine to use before class presentations.
H2014 (Individual)
A CHW meets one-on-one with a caregiver to explain how to track grades using the school portal.
98960
A wellness coach conducts an initial 30+ minute session to create a sleep-improvement plan.
0591T
During a brief wellness-center visit, a student completes a standardized, validated tool focused specifically on identifying risky alcohol use. The screening lasts about 15 minutes and does not include counseling.
G0442 (Alcohol misuse screening)
A therapist provides a 60-minute individual counseling session for anxiety.
90837
A provider explains how chronic stress affects a teen’s sleep, focus, and emotional regulation.
H2027 (Health Behavior Psychoeducation; Individual; 15 min)
A CHW leads a small group of three parents on how to navigate Medi-Cal mental health benefits.
98961
A wellness coach meets weekly with a student to review progress on reducing late-night screen use.
0592T
As part of an intake process, a caregiver and student complete a structured questionnaire assessing exposure to adverse childhood experiences, which is later scored to indicate overall risk level.
G9919 / G9920
A clinician spends 15 minutes coordinating services between school staff and a community provider.
T1017 (Targeted Case Management)
A clinician leads a classroom group teaching emotional regulation skills using Zones of Regulation.
H2014 (Skills Training; Group; 15 min)
A CHW facilitates a mini-workshop for teens on preparing for mental health appointments.
98961/98962
A wellness coach runs a lunchtime wellness club focused on healthy daily habits.
0593T
Before therapy begins, a clinician completes a comprehensive assessment that includes emotional functioning, family context, school performance, and social stressors, but does not assign a formal diagnosis yet.
96156 – Psychosocial Status Assessment
A therapist meets with a caregiver and student together to improve communication.
90847 (Family therapy with client present)
A provider teaches a caregiver how the fight–flight–freeze response impacts trauma reactions.
H2027 (Health Behavior Psychoeducation; Individual; 15 min)
A CHW leads a workshop for six families on building home routines for school readiness.
98962 (CHW self-management education; group 5–8)
The visit focuses on reviewing data from a habit-tracking app, adjusting micro-goals, and reinforcing motivation.
0592T
A student presents with anxiety symptoms during a same-day walk-in visit. The clinician administers a brief, standardized emotional screening tool to quickly assess symptom severity and inform next steps.
96127 – Brief Emotional / Behavioral Assessment
A therapist responds to a student experiencing an acute panic attack at school.
90839 (Crisis psychotherapy)
A clinician spends 15 minutes using role-play to practice conflict resolution with a student after recess fights.
H2014 (Individual) Skills Training & Development; Individual; 15 min
A CHW works with a family to help them request school accommodations, understand district processes, and connect to community resources.
98961 (CHW self-management education; group 2-4)
A wellness coach facilitates a caregiver–student group focused on building sustainable healthy routines, goal tracking, and behavior change—not clinical treatment.
0593T
A student screens positive for substance use and receives a brief intervention and referral during a follow-up visit lasting more than 15 minutes.
99408/99409 – SBIRT Substance Use Screening & Intervention
A clinician participates in a multidisciplinary care coordination meeting, emails community providers, and documents service alignment—without the student or family present.
99368 – Case Management without Student/Family Present