99053 Medial serv 10pm-8am 24 hour fac
Also known as: night shift service, late night service, overnight coverage
Medical service or evaluation provided from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. in a 24-hour facility such as a hospital, nursing home, or other inpatient setting.
In Plain Language
doctor visit in the middle of the night at a facility
Clinical Context
Used for medical services provided during night hours (10 p.m. to 8 a.m.) in 24-hour inpatient facilities.
RVU Information
CPT 99053 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99053?
CPT 99053 (Medial serv 10pm-8am 24 hour fac) is a Medicine code. Medical service or evaluation provided from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. in a 24-hour facility such as a hospital, nursing home, or other inpatient setting.
Who uses CPT code 99053?
CPT 99053 is used by Hospital Medicine, Night Medicine, Emergency Medicine. Used for medical services provided during night hours (10 p.m. to 8 a.m.) in 24-hour inpatient facilities.
When is CPT 99053 used?
Used for medical services provided during night hours (10 p.m. to 8 a.m.) in 24-hour inpatient facilities.
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