CPT Codes For Observation Or Inpatient Care Services (Including Admission And Discharge Services)
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for observation or inpatient care services (including admission and discharge services).
CPT Code 99234
CPT 99234 describes a hospital inpatient or observation care encounter that requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and a straightforward or low level of medical decision-making, with a total time on the encounter date of 45 minutes or more.
CPT Code 99235
CPT 99235 describes a hospital inpatient or observation care encounter that requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and a moderate level of medical decision-making, with a total time on the encounter date of at least 70 minutes.
CPT Code 99236
CPT 99236 describes a hospital inpatient or observation care encounter that requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and a high level of medical decision-making, with a total time on the encounter date of 85 minutes or more.
