Subsequent hospital care, straightforward complexity
Subsequent hospital care is a crucial aspect of patient management in healthcare. CPT code 99231 is employed to document straightforward cases where healthcare providers engage in ongoing management of patients admitted to the hospital.
99231 is a code utilized in hospital inpatient services, specifically for subsequent care. It denotes ongoing management by healthcare providers for patients admitted to the hospital with health concerns that remain relatively straightforward. The code ensures accurate representation of efforts in the continued assessment and management of patients during the course of their hospitalization, where the complexity of health conditions does not demand extensive evaluation.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99494
Preparation and Transmission of Patient Record
CPT Code
99305
Initial nursing facility care, high complexity
CPT Code
99401