CPT Code 99223: Initial Hospital Care

CPT code 99233 is used for inpatient services, specifically for subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care visits. It is not used for outpatient services.

CPT code 99223 is used for the initial hospital inpatient or observation care services. It represents a high level of medical decision-making and is typically used for more complex patient encounters.

CPT codes 99222 and 99223 are used for initial hospital inpatient or observation care, but they differ in the level of medical decision-making required. CPT code 99222 represents a moderate level of medical decision-making, while CPT code 99223 represents a high level of medical decision-making, indicating more complex patient care needs.