Inpatient or Observation ConsultationsInpatient or Observation Consultations represent consultant physician evaluations requested during hospital or observation stays for new or established patients. CPT range 99252–99255 includes consultation codes for varying complexity levels of inpatient/observation consults.Codes 99252–99255Total Codes: 4Sub-groups: 1Updated 5/4/20261 sub-group
Office or Other Outpatient ConsultationsOffice or Other Outpatient Consultations include outpatient consultative evaluations requested by another provider for diagnosis or treatment recommendations. CPT range 99242–99245 provides consultation codes for new or established patients with varying complexity.Codes 99242–99245Total Codes: 4Sub-groups: 1Updated 5/4/20261 sub-group