Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity. counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs. usually, the problem(s) requiring admission to outpatient hospital observation status are of high severity. typically, 70 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit.
Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and medical decision making of high complexity. counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs. usually, the problem(s) requiring admission to outpatient hospital observation status are of high severity. typically, 70 minutes are spent at the bedside and on the patient’s hospital floor or unit.
