99285 is a CPT code for an: Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient with a comprehensive history and examination, and medical decision making of high complexity.
CPT Code 99285- Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components within the constraints imposed by the urgency of the patient's clinical condition and/or mental status:A comprehensive history;A comprehensive examination; andMedical decision making of high complexity.
Emergency dept visit for eval & mgmt of a patient, requiring 3 components: comprehensive history & examination, and decision making of high complexity
AnswerPhysician mostly. A hospital would only bill it if the patient was Medicare primary or if it was a VA hospital.
99281 - 99285 are all Emergency Department codes. The higher the CPT Code the higher the complexity or medical skill required to perform the procedure, generally speaking. My question is What is the appropriate code for Surgical Placement of a Suprapubic Catheter in the Emergency Department? I beleive 99284 is correct but it might also be 99283. Which is the most appropriate CPT Code to use?
99281 - 99285 are all Emergency Department codes. The higher the CPT Code the higher the complexity or medical skill required to perform the procedure, generally speaking. My question is What is the appropriate code for Surgical Placement of a Suprapubic Catheter in the Emergency Department? I beleive 99284 is correct but it might also be 99283. Which is the most appropriate CPT Code to use?
99281 - 99285 are all Emergency Department codes. The higher the CPT Code the higher the complexity or medical skill required to perform the procedure, generally speaking. My question is What is the appropriate code for Surgical Placement of a Suprapubic Catheter in the Emergency Department? I beleive 99284 is correct but it might also be 99283. Which is the most appropriate CPT Code to use?
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these three key components within the constraints imposed by the urgency of the patient's clinical condition and/or mental status: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and a 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 presenting problem(s) are of high severity and pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function. Source: i was in an auto accident and this code was on one of the papers provided to me by the insurance company