99282 Emergency dept visit sf mdm
Also known as: ED visit straightforward, emergency simple, ER straightforward, ED visit level 2, low complexity ER visit
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient with straightforward medical decision-making complexity.
In Plain Language
Emergency room visit; Simple emergency care
Clinical Context
Used for emergency department visits with straightforward medical decision-making, such as simple acute illness presentations, minor injuries, or common chief complaints with obvious diagnoses.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.93 |
| Total RVU | 0.93 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.93, this code ranks in the 24th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.7x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99282?
CPT 99282 (Emergency dept visit sf mdm) is a Evaluation & Management code. Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient with straightforward medical decision-making complexity.
Who uses CPT code 99282?
CPT 99282 is used by Emergency Medicine. Used for emergency department visits with straightforward medical decision-making, such as simple acute illness presentations, minor injuries, or common chief complaints with obvious diagnoses.
When is CPT 99282 used?
Used for emergency department visits with straightforward medical decision-making, such as simple acute illness presentations, minor injuries, or common chief complaints with obvious diagnoses.
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