99239 Hosp inpatient/obs dschrg management >30
Also known as: complex discharge, extended discharge management, discharge over 30 min, hospital discharge day management over 30 min
Hospital inpatient or observation care, discharge day management for a patient with more than 30 minutes of physician or qualified health professional time spent on final hospital visit and discharge activities.
Clinical Context
Used for hospital or observation discharge management when the physician or qualified health professional spends more than 30 minutes on discharge-related activities, such as complex discharge planning or education for complex conditions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.15 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.16 |
| Total RVU | 3.19 |
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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