Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
Within the realm of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, CPT code 99378 designates prolonged service in the inpatient setting, requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service time. This code is applied when healthcare providers engage in prolonged face-to-face time with inpatients beyond the typical duration of E/M services.
In the landscape of E/M services, 99378 holds significance, representing prolonged service in the inpatient setting. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in prolonged face-to-face time with inpatients, extending beyond the usual duration of E/M services. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing extended care during patient encounters in the inpatient setting.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99408
Alcohol and/or substance abuse structured screening and brief intervention services; 15 to 30 minutes
CPT Code
99492
Complex Chronic Care Management, Additional 30 min
CPT Code
99211-99215