Level 2 H&P (99222)

The 99222 represents the second highest level of initial care for patients being admitted to the hospital.  This is the second most popular code used to bill for admission H&Ps among internists who select the 99222 for 28% of these encounters.   The reimbursement for this level of care is approximately $132.  Usually the presenting problems are of moderate severity.

The documentation for this code requires THREE out of THREE of the following :

1)  Comprehensive History
2)  Comprehensive Exam
3)  Moderate Complexity Medical Decision-Making

Or 50 minutes spent face-to-face with the patient if coding based on time.  The appropriate documentation must be included.

Clinical Example

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Admission H&Ps
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