Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes

Prolonged Evaluation and Management (E/M) services are crucial in certain situations, demanding precise coding to capture the extended nature of patient encounters. CPT code 99379 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.

CPT code:

99379

Category:

Category I

Section:

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Specialty:

Care Plan Oversight Services

Type:

Care Plan Oversight

In the realm of E/M services, 99379 plays a crucial role, 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 application ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing extended care during patient encounters in the inpatient setting.

Under what category does Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes?

Per Encounter

Modifiers

Clinical use

Prolonged service in the outpatient setting, requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; each additional 30 minutes.

Documentation

Complex chronic care coordination services. Document the total duration of services, including the start and end times, and provide a detailed description of the activities performed, such as coordinating care with multiple providers, reviewing medical records, and developing or adjusting the care plan.