Crystal's MCW Coder Hub🩺 CPT 99223 - Initial Hospital Care, Level 3 (High Complexity): Inpatient Hospital Visit - New Patient - High Complexity
📋Short Description
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for evaluation and management of a patient requiring high complexity medical decision making OR 75 minutes or more of total time on the date of encounter.
Full Description
CPT 99223 is the highest-level evaluation and management (E/M) code for initial hospital inpatient or observation care. This code represents the first face-to-face encounter with severely ill or high-risk patients requiring extensive assessment, complex decision-making, and intensive management planning.
Official Descriptor: “Initial hospital inpatient or observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and high level of medical decision making”.
Code Selection Criteria (2021+ Guidelines)
Select 99223 based on EITHER:
- Medical Decision Making (MDM): High complexity, OR
- Total Time: 75 minutes or more on date of encounter
Note: Time and MDM are independent - meet either criterion to bill 99223. This is the most commonly used initial hospital care level, accounting for approximately 73.3% of admissions among internists.
RVU Information (2026)
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Work RVU (wRVU) | 3.50 |
| Total RVU | 5.32 |
| Medicare Reimbursement (National Avg) | 212.00 |
Reimbursement Note:
Actual payment varies by geographic locality (GPCI adjustment), payer contracts, and facility type. This is typically the bread-and-butter admission code for hospitalists managing complex patients.
Time Requirements
| Time Range | Code Selection |
|---|---|
| ≥40 minutes | 99221 (low/straightforward complexity) |
| ≥55 minutes | 99222 (moderate complexity) |
| ≥75 minutes | 99223 (high complexity) |
| ≥90 minutes | 99223 + 99418 (prolonged services) |
What Counts as “Total Time” on Date of Encounter:
- Pre-bedside preparation - Reviewing ED records, transfer documents, imaging, labs, prior admissions
- Bedside evaluation - Extended history, comprehensive examination, patient/family counseling
- Complex coordination - Communication with multiple specialists (cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, ICU)
- Extensive order entry - Multiple medication orders, complex IV therapy, critical monitoring orders
- Advanced care planning - Goals of care discussions, code status, family meetings
- Detailed documentation - Comprehensive admission H&P with extensive MDM documentation
What Does NOT Count:
- Critical care time (bill 99291/99292 separately if criteria met)
- Procedures separately reported
- Travel time to/from hospital
- Non-physician staff time without direct provider involvement
Medical Decision Making (MDM) - High Complexity
To meet High Complexity MDM, must satisfy requirements of 2 out of 3 elements:
1. Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed
High = 1 or more of the following:
- 1 or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression, or side effects of treatment
- Examples: Acute on chronic respiratory failure requiring BiPAP/intubation, severe CHF exacerbation with cardiogenic shock
- Acute or chronic illness or injury that poses a threat to life or bodily function
- Examples: Septic shock, STEMI, acute stroke, massive GI bleed, DKA with severe acidosis, acute renal failure requiring dialysis
- Acute illness with systemic symptoms requiring hospital-level care
- Examples: Severe pneumonia with respiratory compromise, pancreatitis with organ dysfunction
2. Amount/Complexity of Data Reviewed and Analyzed
High = Meet requirements of at least 2 of 3 categories:
Category 1: Tests, Documents, or Independent Historian(s)
- Extensive review of tests or documents from multiple unique sources (ED, outside hospital, PCP, specialists)
- Each unique external source counts (e.g., ED + outside hospital + prior admission = 3 sources)
Category 2: Independent Interpretation of Tests
- Independent interpretation of images, tracings, specimens (not just reviewing radiology report)
- Example: “Reviewed chest X-ray images showing bilateral infiltrates with pleural effusions”
Category 3: Discussion with External Provider(s)
- Discussion of management or test interpretation with external provider/other qualified healthcare professional
- Example: “Discussed case with cardiologist regarding need for cardiac catheterization”
3. Risk of Complications and/or Morbidity or Mortality
High risk = 1 or more of the following:
- Drug therapy requiring intensive monitoring for toxicity
- Examples: IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, high-dose insulin drips, chemotherapy, anticoagulation in high-risk patient
- Decision regarding emergency major surgery
- Examples: Emergent CABG, exploratory laparotomy for acute abdomen
- Decision regarding elective major surgery with identified patient or procedure risk factors
- Decision regarding hospitalization for patient with significant comorbidity
- Decision not to resuscitate or to de-escalate care because of poor prognosis
- Examples: Palliative care consult, comfort measures only discussion
HCC Information
Direct HCC Assignment: E/M codes like 99223 do not have HCC assignments themselves.
Critical HCC Capture Opportunity: The ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes documented during high-complexity hospital admission are crucial for HCC capture. Severely ill patients often have multiple HCC-qualifying conditions that must be documented.
High-RAF HCC Categories Common with 99223
| HCC Category | RAF Weight | Critical Conditions | ICD-10 Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCC 2 - Sepsis | 0.679-0.774 | Sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock | A41.9, R65.20, R65.21 |
| HCC 80 - Acute MI | 0.248 | ST-elevation/non-ST elevation MI | I21.09, I21.4, I21.19 |
| HCC 82/83 - Acute Stroke | 0.318-0.454 | CVA, hemorrhagic stroke | I63.9, I61.9 |
| HCC 84 - Acute Heart Failure | 0.323 | Acute systolic/diastolic HF, cardiogenic shock | I50.21, I50.23, R57.0 |
| HCC 114 - Aspiration/Bacterial Pneumonia | 0.623 | Severe pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia | J15.9, J18.1, J69.0 |
| HCC 135 - Acute Renal Failure | 0.331 | AKI requiring dialysis or intensive management | N17.9, N17.0 |
| HCC 136/137 - CKD Stage 4-5 | 0.237-0.331 | Advanced CKD | N18.4, N18.5 |
Note
Documentation Pearl: Patients warranting 99223 often have multiple concurrent HCC conditions (e.g., sepsis + acute respiratory failure + acute kidney injury = HCC 2 + HCC 84 + HCC 135). Document ALL conditions with specificity.
Clinical Examples
Example 1: Septic Shock with Multi-Organ Dysfunction
Patient: 68-year-old admitted from ED with severe sepsis progressing to septic shock secondary to urosepsis. Patient has acute hypotensive respiratory failure requiring BiPAP, acute kidney injury with oliguria, and altered mental status. Multiple pressors initiated.
Why 99223: High MDM due to:
- Problem complexity: Acute illness posing threat to life (septic shock with multi-organ failure)
- Data reviewed: Extensive review of ED records, labs (lactate 4.2, Cr 3.5, WBC 22), imaging (CT abdomen/pelvis), urine culture results, prior admission records
- High risk: IV vasopressor therapy requiring intensive monitoring, decision regarding ICU transfer vs. step-down monitoring
Sample ICD-10 Codes:
- A41.9 - Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R65.21 - Severe sepsis with septic shock
- J96.01 - Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- N17.9 - Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- R41.0 - Disorientation, unspecified
- N39.0 - Urinary tract infection, site not specified
HCC Impact: HCC 2 (Sepsis - very high RAF 0.774), HCC 84 (Respiratory failure), HCC 135 (AKI)
Note
Time Consideration: Extended evaluation including family meeting regarding ICU transfer, central line placement consideration, goals of care discussion = easily 90+ minutes → 99223 + 99418
Example 2: Acute STEMI
Patient: 58-year-old male with chest pain radiating to left arm, acute ST-elevation MI on EKG. Emergent cardiac catheterization being arranged. Patient hemodynamically unstable with cardiogenic shock.
Why 99223: High MDM due to:
- Problem complexity: Acute illness posing threat to life (STEMI with cardiogenic shock)
- Data reviewed: Independent review of EKG showing ST elevations in anterior leads, cardiac biomarkers (troponin 15.4), echocardiogram showing anterior wall motion abnormality
- High risk: Emergency major procedure (cardiac catheterization), antithrombotic/antiplatelet therapy requiring monitoring, vasopressor support
Sample ICD-10 Codes:
- I21.09 - ST elevation myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of anterior wall
- R57.0 - Cardiogenic shock
- I50.21 - Acute systolic heart failure
- I25.10 - Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
HCC Impact: HCC 80 (Acute MI), HCC 84 (Acute CHF), HCC 96 (CAD)
Documentation Tip:
Document “acute STEMI” and “cardiogenic shock” explicitly for HCC capture and medical necessity justification.
Example 3: Hemorrhagic Stroke with Mass Effect
Patient: 72-year-old on warfarin for AFib presents with acute onset right-sided weakness and aphasia. CT head shows large left-sided intracerebral hemorrhage with mass effect and midline shift. Neurosurgery consulted urgently.
Why 99223: High MDM due to:
- Problem complexity: Acute illness posing threat to life/bodily function (intracranial hemorrhage with mass effect)
- Data reviewed: Independent review of CT head images, coagulation studies (INR 3.2), discussion with neurosurgery regarding surgical intervention vs. medical management
- High risk: Warfarin reversal with IV vitamin K and PCC, decision regarding emergency craniotomy, drug therapy requiring intensive monitoring
Sample ICD-10 Codes:
- I61.0 - Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I48.91 - Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- Z79.01 - Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
- R47.01 - Aphasia
- G81.91 - Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
HCC Impact: HCC 82 (Intracerebral hemorrhage - very high RAF), HCC 88 (AFib with complications)
Note
Time Consideration: Extensive family discussion regarding prognosis, neurosurgery consultation coordination, reversal agent ordering = 85+ minutes → 99223 + 99418
Example 4: Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure / Severe COPD Exacerbation
Patient: 65-year-old with severe COPD admitted with acute hypoxic respiratory failure requiring BiPAP. Patient in respiratory distress with accessory muscle use, unable to complete sentences. pH 7.28, pCO2 68, pO2 55 on RA.
Why 99223: High MDM due to:
- Problem complexity: Chronic illness with severe exacerbation (acute on chronic respiratory failure requiring non-invasive ventilation)
- Data reviewed: Review of chest X-ray showing hyperinflation, ABG results, prior pulmonary function tests, outside hospital discharge summary
- High risk: BiPAP therapy requiring intensive monitoring, potential for intubation if fails non-invasive ventilation, IV corticosteroids and bronchodilators
Sample ICD-10 Codes:
- J96.01 - Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J44.1 - COPD with acute exacerbation
- J96.11 - Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- E87.2 - Acidosis (respiratory)
HCC Impact: HCC 111 (COPD), HCC 84 (Acute respiratory failure - high RAF)
Example 5: Acute Pancreatitis with Systemic Complications
Patient: 55-year-old with severe acute pancreatitis, lipase 1,850. Patient has hypotension requiring IV fluid resuscitation, acute kidney injury (Cr 2.8 from baseline 0.9), hypertriglyceridemia. Concerned for necrotizing pancreatitis on imaging.
Why 99223: High MDM due to:
- Problem complexity: Acute illness with systemic symptoms and threat to bodily function (severe pancreatitis with AKI)
- Data reviewed: CT abdomen showing pancreatic inflammation/necrosis, extensive labs (lipase, triglycerides, Cr, lactate), prior admission records
- High risk: Aggressive IV hydration with electrolyte monitoring, decision regarding ICU level care, risk of infection/sepsis in necrotizing pancreatitis
Sample ICD-10 Codes:
- K85.90 - Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
- N17.9 - Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- E78.1 - Pure hyperglyceridemia
- R57.1 - Hypovolemic shock
HCC Impact: HCC 135 (AKI)
Common ICD-10-CM Pairings with 99223
| Condition Category | Sample ICD-10 Codes | HCC | Clinical Scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sepsis/Septic Shock | A41.9, R65.20, R65.21 | HCC 2 ✓✓✓ | Source control, broad-spectrum abx, pressors |
| Respiratory Failure | J96.01, J96.00, J96.21 | HCC 84 ✓✓ | BiPAP, intubation consideration |
| Acute MI | I21.09, I21.4, I21.19 | HCC 80 ✓✓ | Emergent cath, antiplatelets, ICU |
| CVA/Stroke | I63.9, I61.9, I63.50 | HCC 82/83 ✓✓ | tPA candidate, neuro ICU |
| Acute CHF / Cardiogenic Shock | I50.21, I50.23, R57.0 | HCC 84 ✓✓ | IV diuretics, inotropes, cath consideration |
| Acute Kidney Injury | N17.9, N17.0 | HCC 135 ✓✓ | Dialysis consideration, nephrotoxin avoidance |
| GI Bleed with Hemorrhagic Shock | K92.1, K92.2, D62, R57.1 | Variable | Massive transfusion, emergent endoscopy |
| DKA | E10.10, E11.10 | HCC 17/18 ✓ | Insulin drip, ICU monitoring |
| Severe Pneumonia | J15.9, J18.1, J69.0 | HCC 114/115 ✓✓ | Hypoxia, IV antibiotics, ICU consideration |
| Acute Liver Failure | K72.00, K72.01 | HCC 27/28 ✓✓ | Transplant evaluation, intensive monitoring |
Documentation Requirements
Essential Elements for 99223 (High Complexity Admission)
✅ Chief Complaint: Clear, urgent presentation
✅ Extended HPI: 4+ elements documenting severity and acuity
✅ Complete ROS: 10+ systems reviewed
✅ Complete PFSH: Past medical, family, social history
✅ Comprehensive Examination: 8+ organ systems examined
✅ High Complexity MDM: Document 2 of 3 MDM elements at high level
✅ Medical Necessity: Clear documentation of why patient requires high-level inpatient care
✅ Time (if using): State total time: “Total admission time: 85 minutes”
✅ Severity Documentation: Use descriptors like “severe,” “acute,” “life-threatening,” “requiring intensive monitoring”
High-Complexity Documentation Best Practices
Problem Complexity
- Specify threat to life/bodily function: “Septic shock requiring vasopressors,” “Acute respiratory failure requiring BiPAP”
- Document severity: “Severe exacerbation,” “acute on chronic,” “with complications”
- Explain urgency: Why inpatient vs. observation? Why high-complexity care needed?
Data Review
- List ALL sources reviewed: “Reviewed ED records, outside hospital discharge summary from 12/2025, prior cardiology notes, EKG, chest X-ray images (not just report), troponin trend”
- Independent image interpretation: “I personally reviewed the chest X-ray images which show bilateral infiltrates with air bronchograms”
- Document discussions: “Discussed case with Dr. Smith (cardiology) regarding need for urgent cardiac catheterization”
High-Risk Elements
- Intensive monitoring drugs: Document specific high-risk medications (vasopressors, insulin drips, heparin drips, antiarrhythmics)
- Surgical decisions: “Discussed with surgery regarding need for emergent exploratory laparotomy; patient currently too unstable”
- Critical procedures: “Central line placement required for vasopressor administration”
- Goals of care: “Extensive discussion with family regarding severity of illness, ICU transfer, and code status”
HCC Optimization
- Document ALL active conditions: Every chronic and acute diagnosis, even if not primary reason for admission
- Be specific: Avoid unspecified codes
- Capture complications: AKI in CHF patient, respiratory failure in COPD patient
- Link conditions: “COPD exacerbation complicated by acute hypoxic respiratory failure”
Common Documentation Pitfalls for 99223
⚠️ Insufficient documentation of severity - not clear why high complexity
⚠️ Generic problem descriptions without threat to life/function
⚠️ Missing independent image review documentation
⚠️ No documentation of specialist discussions/coordination
⚠️ Time not stated when relying on time (especially for 75+ minute admissions)
⚠️ Copying forward old information without updating acuity
⚠️ Underspecified diagnoses (unspecified codes don’t capture HCC)
⚠️ Missing chronic conditions that affect current care
⚠️ No documentation of high-risk medications or interventions
📋 Coding Tips & Pearls
💡 Most Common Initial Care Level: 99223 represents ~73% of initial hospital care among internists - this is the “typical” sick admission
💡 Initial vs. Subsequent: 99223 is ONLY for the first encounter after admission. Use 99233 for subsequent high-complexity days
💡 Observation vs. Inpatient: 99223 applies to BOTH inpatient AND observation status
💡 Same-Day Admit/Discharge: If patient admitted and discharged same day, use 99236 instead (observation/inpatient same-day care)
💡 Critical Care vs. 99223: If patient meets critical care criteria (single organ system failure + high probability of imminent deterioration), bill 99291/99292 instead - higher wRVU
💡 Prolonged Services: For ≥90 minutes total time, add +99418 for each additional 15 minutes
💡 HCC Goldmine: High-complexity admissions often involve multiple high-RAF HCC conditions - document them ALL
💡 Medical Necessity is Key: Clearly articulate why patient requires high-level inpatient care vs. observation or lower level
💡 Audit Target: 99223 is frequently audited - ensure documentation clearly supports high complexity MDM or 75+ minutes
💡 Specificity = Revenue + Quality: I50.23 vs I50.9 affects HCC capture, quality metrics, and risk adjustment - be specific!
💡 Don’t Undersell: If patient meets 99223 criteria, bill it. Many providers underbill complex admissions as 99222
Related CPT Codes
| CPT | Description | wRVU | Total RVU | Time/MDM | Medicare Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99221 | Initial hospital care, Level 1 | 1.76 | 2.68 | ≥40 min / Low MDM | ~$87 |
| 99222 | Initial hospital care, Level 2 | 2.56 | 3.89 | ≥55 min / Moderate MDM | ~$126 |
| 99223 | Initial hospital care, Level 3 | 3.50 | 5.32 | ≥75 min / High MDM | ~$168-212 |
| +99418 | Prolonged inpatient E/M (add-on) | 0.61 | Variable | Each additional 15 min | ~$20 |
| 99231 | Subsequent hospital care, Level 1 | 1.50 | 1.93 | ≥25 min / Low MDM | ~$62 |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital care, Level 2 | 1.50 | 1.93 | ≥35 min / Moderate MDM | ~$62 |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital care, Level 3 | 2.00 | 2.60 | ≥50 min / High MDM | ~$84 |
| 99291 | Critical care, first hour | 4.50 | 5.80 | 30-74 minutes | ~$188 |
| 99292 | Critical care, each additional 30 min | 2.00 | 2.50 | Each add’l 30 min | ~$81 |
99223 vs. Critical Care (99291)
| Factor | 99223 | 99291 |
|---|---|---|
| wRVU | 3.50 | 4.50 |
| Medicare Pay | ~$168-212 | ~$188-304 (first hour + add-on) |
| Illness Severity | High complexity, threat to life/function | Critical illness, high probability imminent deterioration |
| Organ Systems | May be multi-system | Single or multiple organ system failure |
| Time Required | ≥75 min (if using time) | 30-74 min for first unit |
| Examples | Severe CHF, pneumonia with respiratory failure (stable on BiPAP), sepsis responding to treatment | Septic shock on multiple pressors, intubated respiratory failure, cardiogenic shock requiring emergent cath |
Note
Decision Point: If patient has single organ system failure (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, renal) AND high probability of imminent deterioration, consider 99291 over 99223.
Hospitalist Workflow Integration
Typical 99223 Admission Process
- Review ED/transfer documentation (10-15 min) - Multiple sources, imaging, labs
- Extended bedside history & comprehensive exam (25-35 min) - Detailed history, full examination
- Independent image/EKG review (5-10 min) - Review actual images, not just reports
- Specialist consultation coordination (10-15 min) - Call cardiologist, pulmonologist, ICU
- Complex order entry (15-25 min) - Multiple medications, monitoring orders, ICU transfer
- Family meeting / goals of care discussion (10-20 min) - Prognosis, code status, ICU
- Comprehensive documentation (15-30 min) - Detailed H&P with extensive MDM
Total Time: 90-150 minutes → 99223 + 99418 (often qualifies for prolonged services)
Productivity Benchmarks
- Target: 1-3 high-complexity admissions per shift (plus rounds on existing patients)
- wRVU per 99223 admission: 3.50
- Daily wRVU from admissions: 3.50-10.50
- Combined with subsequent care (99232/99233): Hospitalists typically achieve 20-30 wRVU/day
Comparison: 99221 vs. 99222 vs. 99223
| Element | 99221 (Low) | 99222 (Moderate) | 99223 (High) |
|---|---|---|---|
| wRVU | 1.76 | 2.56 | 3.50 |
| Medicare Pay | ~$87 | ~$126 | ~$168-212 |
| Time | ≥40 min | ≥55 min | ≥75 min |
| MDM | Low / Straightforward | Moderate | High |
| Problem | Stable chronic or limited acute | Exacerbation or acute with systemic symptoms | Severe exacerbation or threat to life/function |
| Clinical Example | Simple UTI, uncomplicated cellulitis | CHF exacerbation (stable), pneumonia | Septic shock, STEMI, stroke, respiratory failure |
| Data Review | Limited | Moderate | Extensive from multiple sources |
| Risk | Low | Moderate (prescription drugs) | High (intensive monitoring drugs, emergency surgery, life-threatening decisions) |
| Usage % | ~4.4% | ~22.3% | ~73.3% |
Audit & Compliance
High-Risk Audit Areas
- Overcoding from 99222 to 99223: Must clearly document high-complexity elements
- Insufficient severity documentation: Generic descriptions don’t support “threat to life/function”
- Missing data review specifics: Must document sources and independent review
- No high-risk elements documented: What makes this HIGH complexity?
- Time not documented: If using time for 99223, must state 75+ minutes
Audit Defense Strategies
☑️ Use structured templates with MDM element checkboxes
☑️ Explicitly state severity: “Life-threatening,” “severe,” “requiring intensive monitoring”
☑️ List data sources: Name each unique source reviewed with dates
☑️ Document independent review: “I personally reviewed the CT images…”
☑️ State high-risk elements: Specific drugs (vasopressors, drips), procedures, surgical decisions
☑️ Document coordination: “Discussed with Dr. X (specialty) regarding…”
☑️ State time clearly: “Total admission time including documentation: 85 minutes”
☑️ Link HCC diagnoses: Connect acute problems to chronic conditions with specificity
Key Documentation Phrases for 99223
Use these phrases to clearly demonstrate high-complexity criteria:
Problem Complexity
- “Acute illness posing immediate threat to life”
- “Severe exacerbation with risk of rapid deterioration”
- “Multi-organ dysfunction requiring intensive management”
- “Critically ill requiring ICU-level monitoring”
Data Review
- “Extensive review of records from [ED, outside hospital, prior admission]”
- “I personally reviewed the [imaging type] images which show…”
- “Independent interpretation of EKG demonstrates…”
- “Reviewed laboratory data spanning multiple dates including…”
High Risk
- “Patient requires vasopressor support (norepinephrine, vasopressin)”
- “Insulin drip initiated requiring hourly glucose monitoring”
- “Decision made for emergency cardiac catheterization”
- “High risk for intubation if fails non-invasive ventilation”
- “Extensive family discussion regarding goals of care and code status given poor prognosis”
References & Resources
- CPT® Professional Edition - American Medical Association
- CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - 2026 Final Rule
- E/M Services Guide - CMS MLN Booklet MLN006764
- Medicare Claims Processing Manual - Chapter 12, Section 30.6
- Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) - Documentation & Coding Resources
- AAFP E/M Guidelines - Initial Hospital Care Coding
- CGS Medicare Fact Sheet - CPT 99223 Requirements
Quick Reference Card
CPT 99223 - Initial Hospital Care Level 3
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✓ HIGHEST level initial hospital care
✓ Inpatient OR observation status
✓ High MDM OR ≥75 minutes
✓ wRVU: 3.50 | Total RVU: 5.32
✓ ~$168-212 Medicare reimbursement
✓ Threat to LIFE or bodily FUNCTION
✓ Extensive data from multiple sources
✓ High-risk drugs/procedures/decisions
✓ Document ALL HCC conditions
✓ Most common admission level (~73%)
✓ Add +99418 if ≥90 minutes
✓ Consider 99291 if critical illness
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
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