Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less

CPT code 99315 designates a nursing facility discharge day management service, highlighting the critical nature of services provided during the discharge phase. Within the realm of nursing facility services, this code is applied when healthcare providers engage in the comprehensive assessment and management of patients during the crucial moments of discharge.

Details

CPT code:

99315

Category:

Category I

Section:

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Specialty:

Nursing Facility Services

Type:

Nursing Facility Discharge Services

In nursing facility services, 99315 plays a crucial role as a code representing discharge day management services. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in long-term facilities during the crucial moments of discharge. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing care during the discharge phase of nursing facility services.

Under what category does Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less?

Per Encounter

Modifiers

-

Clinical use

Nursing facility discharge day management.

Documentation

Nursing facility discharge day management; comprehensive assessment, care planning, and decision-making for a new patient.

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