99236 Hosp inpatient/obs same date hi 85
Also known as: complex same-day, high complexity admit-discharge, observation complex same day
Hospital inpatient or observation care, including the admission and discharge of the patient on the same date, with high medical decision-making complexity.
Clinical Context
Used for same-day hospital or observation admission and discharge requiring high medical decision-making complexity, such as complex procedures or acute conditions needing intensive hospital-level care.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.30 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.02 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.36 |
| Total RVU | 5.68 |
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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