Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity

Nursing facility services require precise coding to capture the nuances of patient encounters. CPT code 99306 signifies an initial nursing facility care service of even greater complexity. This code is employed when healthcare providers engage in the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in a nursing facility with health concerns that demand an even greater level of complexity.

Details

CPT code:

99306

Category:

Category I

Section:

Explore Evaluation and Management CPT Codes

Specialty:

Nursing Facility Services

Type:

New or Established Patient

99306 holds significance in nursing facility services, denoting the initiation of care with even greater complexity when healthcare providers undertake the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in a nursing facility. The code is applied when healthcare encounters involve the intricate process of addressing the health concerns of patients in a nursing facility with an even greater level of complexity. Its use ensures accurate documentation and billing for the nuanced care provided during the onset of patient management in nursing facilities, where the complexity of health conditions is even greater.

Under what category does Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity?

Per Encounter

Modifiers

-

Clinical use

Nursing facility care, discharge day management.

Documentation

Nursing facility care; comprehensive reassessment and plan of care for a new patient.

Upvio is helping you save valuable time with streamlined workflows and integrated tools.

Additional CPT Codes

Link copied