99232 Sbsq hosp inpatient/obs moderate 35
Also known as: subsequent hospital moderate, daily hospital visit, inpatient follow-up, subsequent hospital visit level 2, hospital follow-up moderate, hospital subsequent level 2
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient with moderate medical decision-making complexity.
In Plain Language
Hospital follow-up with changes; Daily patient evaluation
Clinical Context
Used for subsequent days of hospital or observation care with moderate medical decision-making complexity, such as adjustment of treatment plans or management of new or worsening conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.59 |
| Total RVU | 1.59 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.59, this code ranks in the 51st percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.0x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99232?
CPT 99232 (Sbsq hosp inpatient/obs moderate 35) is a Evaluation & Management code. Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient with moderate medical decision-making complexity.
Who uses CPT code 99232?
CPT 99232 is used by Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, All Specialties. Used for subsequent days of hospital or observation care with moderate medical decision-making complexity, such as adjustment of treatment plans or management of new or worsening conditions.
When is CPT 99232 used?
Used for subsequent days of hospital or observation care with moderate medical decision-making complexity, such as adjustment of treatment plans or management of new or worsening conditions.
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