Prior Auth Required

99218 - Observation

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

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Procedure / ServiceObservation
Procedure / Service Description

2. Hospital Outpatient Services: Observation, Outpatient Surgery - 2. Hospital Outpatient Services: Observation, Outpatient Surgery Observation 99217, 99218, 99219, 99220, 99221, 99222, 99223, 99224, 99225, 99226, Medicare Reference: None 99234, 99235, 99236, G0378, G0379

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.