99462 Sbsq nb em per day hosp
Also known as: subsequent newborn exam, daily newborn exam, newborn follow-up
Subsequent history and physical examination for newborn care performed by physician per calendar day during hospital admission.
In Plain Language
doctor's daily check-up of your newborn during hospital stay
Clinical Context
Used for daily subsequent newborn evaluations during hospital stay following initial assessment, monitoring for jaundice, feeding, and other issues.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.84 |
| Total RVU | 0.84 |
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 0.84, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.8x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99462?
CPT 99462 (Sbsq nb em per day hosp) is a Evaluation & Management code. Subsequent history and physical examination for newborn care performed by physician per calendar day during hospital admission.
Who uses CPT code 99462?
CPT 99462 is used by Pediatrics, Neonatology, Obstetrics. Used for daily subsequent newborn evaluations during hospital stay following initial assessment, monitoring for jaundice, feeding, and other issues.
When is CPT 99462 used?
Used for daily subsequent newborn evaluations during hospital stay following initial assessment, monitoring for jaundice, feeding, and other issues.
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