99234 Hosp inpatient/obs sm dt sf/low 45
Also known as: same-day admission discharge, admit and discharge, observation same day
Hospital inpatient or observation care, including the admission and discharge of the patient on the same date, with straightforward or low medical decision-making complexity.
Clinical Context
Used when a patient is admitted to hospital or observation status and discharged on the same calendar date, typically for procedures, observation, or acute care resolution on a single day.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.46 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 2.64 |
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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