99252 inpatient/obs consltj new/established sf 35
Also known as: hospital consultation, inpatient consult, hospital specialist visit
Inpatient or observation hospital consultations for a new or established patient with straightforward medical decision-making complexity and an expected time of 35 minutes.
Clinical Context
Used for consultations provided to hospitalized or observation patients by a physician who is requested to evaluate specific problems with straightforward medical decision-making complexity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.50 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.52 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 2.10 |
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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