Initial hospital care, moderate complexity
CPT code 99223 represents a pivotal stage in hospital inpatient services, signifying initial care for high complexity cases. This code is deployed when healthcare providers undertake the foundational steps in assessing and managing patients admitted to the hospital with intricate health conditions.
Within hospital inpatient services, 99223 stands out as a code denoting the commencement of care for patients admitted with high complexity cases. The code reflects the initial efforts of healthcare providers in addressing patients whose health concerns demand an in-depth evaluation and management approach. Its utilization ensures accurate documentation of the intensity and complexity inherent in the early stages of hospital care for cases that require a comprehensive assessment.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99487
Care Plan Oversight, First 30 min
CPT Code
99418
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s), each additional 15 minutes
CPT Code
99392