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99235 Hosp inpatient/obs same date mod 70

E&M

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 RVU3.24
Practice Expense RVU0.79
Malpractice RVU0.25
Total RVU4.28

Est. Medicare Payment

$142.95

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Hospital MedicineSurgeryAll Specialties

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.