99476 Pediatric critical care age 2-5 subsq
Also known as: pediatric critical care age 2-5 daily, PICU preschool daily
Subsequent critical care evaluation and management of child age 2-5 years per calendar day in intensive care unit setting.
In Plain Language
ongoing intensive care for preschool child each day
Clinical Context
Used for daily critical care management of children age 2-5 years in intensive care unit, including ongoing assessment, monitoring, and treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 6.75 |
| Total RVU | 6.75 |
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 6.75, this code ranks in the 96th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 4.4x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99476?
CPT 99476 (Pediatric critical care age 2-5 subsq) is a Evaluation & Management code. Subsequent critical care evaluation and management of child age 2-5 years per calendar day in intensive care unit setting.
Who uses CPT code 99476?
CPT 99476 is used by Pediatrics, Critical Care. Used for daily critical care management of children age 2-5 years in intensive care unit, including ongoing assessment, monitoring, and treatment.
When is CPT 99476 used?
Used for daily critical care management of children age 2-5 years in intensive care unit, including ongoing assessment, monitoring, and treatment.
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