What is the medical code 99233?

Answer 1

CPT Code 99233 - Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components:

A detailed interval history;

A detailed examination;

Medical decision making of high complexity.

Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs.

Usually, the patient is unstable or has developed a significant complication or a significant new problem. Physicians typically spend 35 minutes at the bedside and on the patient's hospital floor or unit