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==RVU For Level of Service<ref> | ==RVU For Level of Service<ref>CMS Clinical Fee Schedule for 2021 https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/PhysicianFeeSched</ref>== | ||
*99281 (Level 1) = 0. | *99281 (Level 1) = 0.64 RVUs | ||
*99282 (Level 2) = 1. | *99282 (Level 2) = 1.24 RVUs | ||
*99283 (Level 3) = | *99283 (Level 3) = 2.10 RVUs | ||
*99284 (Level 4) = 3. | *99284 (Level 4) = 3.57 RVUs | ||
*99285 (Level 5) = | *99285 (Level 5) = 5.16 RVUs | ||
*[[Critical care documentation|99291 (Critical Care)]] = | *[[Critical care documentation|99291 (Critical Care)]] = 8.19 RVUs 1st hr | ||
**Critical Critical care can be coded when the total | **Critical Critical care can be coded when the total duration of time spent by a provider in providing critical care services to a critically ill or critically injured patient is at least 30 minutes, even if the time spent is not continuous. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 17:11, 2 March 2021
CMS Requirements for Billing
| 99281 | 99282 | 99283 | 99284 | 99285 | |
| Level1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |
| HPI | 1 of 8 | 1 of 8 | 1 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| ROS | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| PMHx, FamHx, Social Hx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| PE | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| MDM | Straight‐forward | Low Complexity | Moderate Complexity | Moderate Complexity | High Complexity |
History of Present Present Illness Illness (HPI)
- Location
- Severity
- Timing
- Modifying Factors
- Associated Associated Signs and Symptoms Symptoms
- Onset
- Quality
- Duration
Past Medical, Family, Family, Social History
- Past Medical
- Past Illnesses
- Major Injuries
- Surgical History
- Hospitalizations
- Immunizations
- Feeding/Dietary
- Family History
- Health Status
- Deaths
- Hereditary Diseases
- Social History
- Drug, etoh , tobacco
- Employment
- Marital Status
- Sexual History
Review of Systems
There are 14 organ systems recognized by CMS:[1]
- Constitutional
- Eyes
- Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Gastrointestinal
- Musculoskeletal
- Integumentary (skin and/or breast)
- Neurologic
- Psychiatric
- Endocrine
- Hematologic/Lymphatic
- Allergic/Immunologic
Physical Exam
CMS recognizes the following 14 systems as part of the physical exam:[2]
- Constitutional
- Eyes
- Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat
- Neck
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Chest (Breasts)
- Gastrointestinal
- Genitourinary
- Lymphatic
- Musculoskeletal
- Skin
- Neurologic
- Psychiatric
Medical Decision Making (MDM)
MDM complexity can be increased by documenting the following things as applicable
- Discussing differentials
- Review labs as it relates to the case
- Independently review imaging
- Note discussions with consultants
- Note discussions of imaging/procedures with performing provider (radiology, GI, ENT, etc)
- Order prescription medications
RVU For Level of Service[3]
- 99281 (Level 1) = 0.64 RVUs
- 99282 (Level 2) = 1.24 RVUs
- 99283 (Level 3) = 2.10 RVUs
- 99284 (Level 4) = 3.57 RVUs
- 99285 (Level 5) = 5.16 RVUs
- 99291 (Critical Care) = 8.19 RVUs 1st hr
- Critical Critical care can be coded when the total duration of time spent by a provider in providing critical care services to a critically ill or critically injured patient is at least 30 minutes, even if the time spent is not continuous.