CPT Codes For New Or Established Patient Emergency Department Services

Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for new or established patient emergency department services.

CPT Code 99281

CPT 99281 describes an emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient that does not necessarily require the presence of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

CPT Code 99282

CPT 99282 describes an emergency department visit to evaluate and manage a patient, requiring a medically appropriate history and/or examination and straightforward medical decision-making.

CPT Code 99283

CPT 99283 describes an emergency department visit to evaluate and manage a patient, requiring a medically appropriate history and/or examination and a low level of medical decision-making.

CPT Code 99284

CPT 99284 describes an emergency department visit to evaluate and manage a patient, requiring a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate medical decision-making.

CPT Code 99285

CPT 99285 describes an emergency department visit to evaluate and manage a patient, requiring a medically appropriate history and/or examination and a high level of medical decision-making.