10604.1 Psychiatric crisis stabilization services are residential services that offer therapeutic, community-based, home-like treatment for individuals living in the community who need support to ameliorate psychiatric symptoms and, based upon a psychiatric assessment conducted on-site, are deemed appropriate for services within a structured, closely monitored temporary setting.

10604.2 Psychiatric crisis stabilization includes the following covered services:

(a) Comprehensive nursing assessment and plan of care development;

(b) Psychiatric consultation and assessment;

(c) Crisis counseling;

(d) Medication monitoring; and

(e) Discharge planning.

10604.3 Psychiatric Crisis Stabilization services shall be:

(a) Billed using a per-diem unit; and

(b) Delivered in accordance with requirements set forth in Chapter 80 of Title 22-A DCMR.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 013719 (December 5, 2025).