99056 Medial service out of office
Also known as: home visit, house call, out-of-office service
Medical service or evaluation provided outside the office location such as at the patient's residence, workplace, or other non-office setting.
In Plain Language
doctor visit at your home
Clinical Context
Used when a physician provides medical services outside the standard office location at the patient's home or other location.
RVU Information
CPT 99056 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 99056?
CPT 99056 (Medial service out of office) is a Medicine code. Medical service or evaluation provided outside the office location such as at the patient's residence, workplace, or other non-office setting.
Who uses CPT code 99056?
CPT 99056 is used by Home Health, Primary Care, House Calls. Used when a physician provides medical services outside the standard office location at the patient's home or other location.
When is CPT 99056 used?
Used when a physician provides medical services outside the standard office location at the patient's home or other location.
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