CPT^® 99288, Under Other Emergency Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 99288 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Emergency Services.

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The provider gives medical direction for a patient’s care via a two way radio with emergency medical services, or EMS, personnel in the field, or during transport to or from the emergency department. Medical direction includes trauma patients or patients who require advanced life support.

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99288

[QUOTE="Amy Pritchett, post: 330240, member: 164300"]I use CPT code 99288 when the physician is on the phone with the EMS service and providing guidance on the way to the hospital (i.e. cardiac arrest... [ Read More ]

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99288

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99288

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