Observation or inpatient hospital care, high complexity
Hospital inpatient services are diverse, requiring precise coding to capture the nuances of patient encounters. CPT code 99236 is indicative of subsequent observation or inpatient hospital care at a high level of complexity. This code is applied when healthcare providers engage in the ongoing care of patients in an observation or inpatient setting, with health concerns of high complexity.
99236 holds significance in the realm of hospital inpatient services, denoting the ongoing care provided to patients in an observation or inpatient setting with high complexity cases. The code reflects the continued efforts of healthcare providers in assessing and managing patients whose health concerns demand a high level of complexity. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in the ongoing management of patients in these settings.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99458-99463
Prolonged services in the office or other outpatient setting, when provided via telehealth
CPT Code
99412
Smoking and tobacco cessation counseling visit; intensive, greater than 10 minutes
CPT Code
99417