99235 Hosp inpatient/obs same date mod 70
Also known as: same-day moderate, admit-discharge same day, observation same date
Hospital inpatient or observation care, including the admission and discharge of the patient on the same date, with moderate medical decision-making complexity.
Clinical Context
Used for same-day hospital or observation admission and discharge requiring moderate medical decision-making complexity, typically for procedures or conditions requiring hospital-level evaluation and management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.79 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 4.28 |
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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