99479 Sbsq ic lbw inferior 1,500-2,500
Also known as: LBW day hospital care, low birth weight
Subsequent day hospital care of low birth weight newborn (1,500-2,500 grams) per calendar day with continuing assessment and interventions.
In Plain Language
continued care of premature baby weighing 1500-2500 grams
Clinical Context
Used for ongoing day hospital management of premature infants weighing 1,500-2,500 grams requiring observation, feeding support, and monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.50 |
| Total RVU | 2.50 |
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 2.50, this code ranks in the 77th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.6x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99479?
CPT 99479 (Sbsq ic lbw inferior 1,500-2,500) is a Evaluation & Management code. Subsequent day hospital care of low birth weight newborn (1,500-2,500 grams) per calendar day with continuing assessment and interventions.
Who uses CPT code 99479?
CPT 99479 is used by Neonatology, Pediatrics. Used for ongoing day hospital management of premature infants weighing 1,500-2,500 grams requiring observation, feeding support, and monitoring.
When is CPT 99479 used?
Used for ongoing day hospital management of premature infants weighing 1,500-2,500 grams requiring observation, feeding support, and monitoring.
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