99231 Sbsq hosp inpatient/obs sf/low 25
Also known as: subsequent hospital visit, daily hospital follow-up, inpatient day 2+, subsequent hospital visit level 1, hospital follow-up low
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient with straightforward or low medical decision-making complexity.
Clinical Context
Used for subsequent days of hospital or observation care involving straightforward or low medical decision-making complexity, such as stable patient status or standard post-operative monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.24 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 1.32 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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