99483
Assmt & care pln pt cog imp
Cognitive assessment and care planning for a patient with cognitive impairment.
Published by RVUDoc. Numeric data: CMS RVU26C, effective 2026-07-01. Page updated 2026-09-23. Calculation limits and editorial policy.
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- Documentation checklist: the 3 elements your note needs before submitting
- Common pitfalls: the 3 mistakes that get 99483 downcoded or denied
Payer notes
CMS allows a separately qualifying AWV with appropriate modifier reporting and recognizes G2212 for qualifying prolonged cognitive-assessment services. Do not infer eligibility from an elapsed time or related-code list alone.
Related codes
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