Inpatient consultation, straightforward complexity
Within the realm of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services, CPT code 99252 marks the initiation of inpatient consultations. This code is employed when physicians undertake the first step in assessing patients admitted to the hospital, emphasizing low complexity cases.
99252 is utilized for the initial phase of inpatient consultations, signifying encounters with patients whose conditions present low complexity. The code reflects the foundational step in evaluating and managing hospitalized individuals, capturing instances where the healthcare provider engages in the early stages of understanding and addressing the patient's health concerns. Its use ensures accurate representation of efforts in managing hospital admissions with uncomplicated scenarios.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99291
Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes
CPT Code
99236
Observation or inpatient hospital care, high complexity
CPT Code
99468