99283 Emergency dept visit low mdm
Also known as: ED visit low complexity, emergency low, ER low severity, ED visit level 3, moderate complexity ER visit, ER visit moderate, emergency room level 3
Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient with low medical decision-making complexity.
In Plain Language
Emergency room visit with evaluation; Minor emergency care
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 RVU | 1.60 |
| Total RVU | 1.60 |
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 1.60, this code ranks in the 53rd percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.0x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99283?
CPT 99283 (Emergency dept visit low mdm) is a Evaluation & Management code. Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient with low medical decision-making complexity.
Who uses CPT code 99283?
CPT 99283 is used by Emergency Medicine. 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.
When is CPT 99283 used?
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.
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