Inpatient consultation, low complexity
In the spectrum of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, CPT code 99253 denotes subsequent inpatient hospital care with low complexity. This code is applicable when healthcare professionals engage in ongoing management of patients whose conditions remain relatively straightforward.
99253 comes into play for subsequent inpatient hospital care, focusing on cases with low complexity. The code is utilized when healthcare providers continue to oversee patients admitted to the hospital, ensuring that ongoing management aligns with the simplicity of the health concerns. Its application guarantees precise documentation of efforts in navigating hospital care for patients with conditions that require continued but straightforward attention.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99407
Smoking and tobacco use cessation counseling visit, intensive, greater than 10 minutes
CPT Code
99485
Care Plan Oversight, Additional 30 min
CPT Code
99486