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99283 Emergency dept visit low mdm

E&M

Also known as: ED visit low complexity, emergency low, ER low severity, ED visit level 3, moderate complexity ER visit

Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient with low medical decision-making complexity.

Clinical Context

Used for emergency department visits with low medical decision-making complexity, such as single acute problems without significant systemic involvement or minor chronic disease exacerbations.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.60
Practice Expense RVU0.28
Malpractice RVU0.20
Total RVU2.08

Est. Medicare Payment

$69.47

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

Specialties

Emergency 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.