Emergency department visit, straightforward complexity
In the realm of Emergency Department (ED) services, CPT code 99281 is indicative of a low-level emergency department visit. This code is employed when healthcare providers assess and manage patients with health concerns that present a straightforward and low level of complexity.
99281 plays a pivotal role in Emergency Department (ED) services, denoting low-level visits where healthcare providers assess and manage patients with health concerns of relatively low complexity. The code reflects encounters in the ED that do not involve extensive evaluation and management efforts. Its utilization ensures accurate documentation of efforts in managing patients with straightforward health concerns during low-level emergency department visits.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99345
Home visit for evaluation and management, high complexity
CPT Code
99417
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s), first 15 minutes
CPT Code
99453