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99254 inpatient/obs cnsltj new/established mod 60

E&M

Also known as: hospital consultation moderate, complex inpatient consult, hospital specialist

Inpatient or observation hospital consultations for a new or established patient with moderate medical decision-making complexity and an expected time of 60 minutes.

Clinical Context

Used for hospital or observation consultations requiring moderate medical decision-making complexity, such as evaluation of multiple acute problems or complicated single conditions affecting hospitalized patients.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.72
Practice Expense RVU1.23
Malpractice RVU0.17
Total RVU4.12

Est. Medicare Payment

$137.61

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

Specialties

Specialist PhysiciansHospital Medicine

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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.