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99379 Nursing fac care supervision

E&M

Also known as: nursing facility supervision, SNF oversight, facility supervision

Supervision of a patient in a nursing facility; physician oversight of care provided by nursing facility staff; approximately one supervisory visit per month.

Clinical Context

Used when a physician provides medical oversight and supervision of a patient residing in a nursing facility, including review of facility-provided care and resident management.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.10
Practice Expense RVU0.95
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU2.12

Est. Medicare Payment

$70.81

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

Specialties

Family MedicineInternal MedicineGeriatrics

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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.