99483 Assmt & care pln pt cog imp
Also known as: cognitive assessment, dementia assessment, memory care visit
Assessment and care plan development for patient with cognitive impairment, including history and physical examination, cognitive assessment, and comprehensive care coordination.
In Plain Language
special doctor visit for memory or thinking problems
Clinical Context
Used for comprehensive evaluation of cognitive impairment (dementia, mild cognitive impairment) with development of management plan addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.84 |
| Total RVU | 3.84 |
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 3.84, this code ranks in the 91st percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 2.5x the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99483?
CPT 99483 (Assmt & care pln pt cog imp) is a Evaluation & Management code. Assessment and care plan development for patient with cognitive impairment, including history and physical examination, cognitive assessment, and comprehensive care coordination.
Who uses CPT code 99483?
CPT 99483 is used by Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine. Used for comprehensive evaluation of cognitive impairment (dementia, mild cognitive impairment) with development of management plan addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs.
When is CPT 99483 used?
Used for comprehensive evaluation of cognitive impairment (dementia, mild cognitive impairment) with development of management plan addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs.
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