What does CPT code 99220 mean?

initial observation care
CPT codes 99218-99220, initial observation care, describe physician visits during a patient’s stay in observation status. This applies for a discharge from inpatient status on a day other than the day a patient was admitted.

What is procedure code 99226?

99226 Subsequent observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: A detailed interval history; A detailed examination; Medical decision making of high complexity.

What’s the difference between CPT 99223 and 99220?

What is the difference between these three initial hospital encounter codes? CPT® 99223 is the highest ( level 3) initial inpatient H&P encounter code. CPT® 99220 is the highest (level 3) initial observation H&P encounter code used only by the attending physician or non-physician practitioner (NPP).

When to report CPT code 99218 for observation care?

When a patient is admitted for observation care and discharged on a different calendar date, the physician shall report a code from CPT range 99218 – 99220 and CPT code 99217 for Observation Care Discharge Service. When a patient is admitted to observation status for a minimum of 8 hours, but less than 24 hours, and discharged on the same

What is included in the CPT code 99217?

• Included in CPT code 99217 – Final Examination of the patient – Discussion of the hospital stay – Instructions for continuing care – Preparation of discharge records • For observation or inpatient hospital care including the admission and discharge of the patient on the same date see CPT codes 99234 – 99236. OBSERVATION SERVICES

What is the CPT code for observation status?

When a patient is admitted to observation status for a minimum of 8 hours, but less than 24 hours, and discharged on the same calendar date, the physician shall report a code from CPT code range 99234 – 99236 and no additional discharge code.