99502 Home visit nb care
Also known as: newborn home visit, baby home check
Home visit service for newborn care, including assessment of feeding, jaundice, umbilical cord status, and general health of neonate.
In Plain Language
doctor visits your newborn at home
Clinical Context
Used for home-based assessment of newborns within first weeks of life, including jaundice screening, feeding evaluation, and umbilical care.
RVU Information
CPT 99502 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 99502?
CPT 99502 (Home visit nb care) is a Medicine code. Home visit service for newborn care, including assessment of feeding, jaundice, umbilical cord status, and general health of neonate.
Who uses CPT code 99502?
CPT 99502 is used by Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Nursing. Used for home-based assessment of newborns within first weeks of life, including jaundice screening, feeding evaluation, and umbilical care.
When is CPT 99502 used?
Used for home-based assessment of newborns within first weeks of life, including jaundice screening, feeding evaluation, and umbilical care.
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