99233 Sbsq hosp inpatient/obs high 50
Also known as: subsequent hospital complex, complex inpatient follow-up, high complexity day, subsequent hospital visit level 3, hospital follow-up high
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient with high medical decision-making complexity.
Clinical Context
Used for subsequent days of hospital or observation care requiring high medical decision-making complexity, such as management of multiple acute conditions or significant clinical changes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.62 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 3.20 |
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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