Special report, group health and other concurrent care
Prolonged Evaluation and Management (E/M) services are essential in certain situations, requiring precise coding to capture the extended nature of patient encounters. CPT code 99380 designates prolonged service in the inpatient setting, requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service time. This code is applied when healthcare providers engage in prolonged face-to-face time with inpatients beyond the typical duration of E/M services.
99380 is a crucial code in E/M services, representing prolonged service in the inpatient setting. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in prolonged face-to-face time with inpatients, extending beyond the usual duration of E/M services. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing extended care during patient encounters in the inpatient setting.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99451
Management of Chronic Care
CPT Code
99416
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s), each additional 10 minutes
CPT Code
99382