Inpatient consultation, moderate complexity

CPT code 99254 represents subsequent inpatient hospital care within the Evaluation and Management (E/M) framework, emphasizing moderate complexity scenarios. This code is deployed when healthcare providers engage in the ongoing management of patients with health concerns that demand a moderate depth of evaluation.

CPT code:

99254

Category:

Category I

Section:

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Specialty:

Office or Other Outpatient Consultations

Type:

Inpatient or Observation Consultations

When patients in a hospital setting present with conditions of moderate complexity, 99254 is employed to document subsequent inpatient care. The code reflects the ongoing efforts of healthcare providers to manage cases that require a nuanced approach, involving a comprehensive assessment and decision-making of moderate complexity. Its use ensures accurate representation of the depth of care provided to patients during the course of their hospital stay.