What's the Difference Between 5150 and 5250

Unlike a 5150 hold a 5250 hold requires that the individual served receive a court hearing within 4 days of being served to ascertain the validity of the hold. … Again, if the individual is (at any time) deemed to be no longer a danger or gravely disabled, they are then released from the hospital.

What does the code 5250 mean?

5250. Also known as 14 day holds.”Certification for Intensive Treatment” for a period of 14 days for persons alleged to meet the legal criteria of being a danger to self or others or gravely disabled due to a mental disorder.

What comes after a 5250 hold?

Within four days after the patient is placed on a 14-day involuntary hold (5250), there must be a certification review hearing (a “probable-cause hearing”). The hospital must present evidence as to why the patient needs further treatment.