CPT 99282: Emergency Dept Visit - Low to Moderate
Emergency department visit with low to moderate severity problem requiring expanded problem-focused evaluation.
Documentation Requirements
- Chief complaint with brief HPI
- Low complexity medical decision making
- Problem-focused examination
- Disposition and follow-up instructions
Billing Tips
- Low MDM complexity — self-limited or minor problem
- Typically 1-2 self-limited or minor problems
- ED codes do not use time-based billing like office E&M
- Document number and severity of problems addressed
Frequently Asked Questions
What distinguishes 99282 from 99283?
99282 involves low complexity MDM with self-limited or minor problems, while 99283 requires moderate MDM. Scribeable analyzes your ED documentation and recommends the supported E&M level.
How does Scribeable help with ED documentation?
Scribeable captures real-time clinical conversations and generates structured ED notes with chief complaint, HPI, exam findings, MDM, and disposition — reducing documentation burden.