Inpatient seizure case studies

Inpatient E/M Case Studies

Accurate CPT code selection for hospital inpatient and observation care is essential, particularly under the revised 2023 E/M guidelines. This case study follows a patient with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome presenting with increased seizure activity, illustrating how code levels may vary across the inpatient stay. 


39-year-old male with seizures

Total time* for inpatient E/M in 2023

Refer to the following tables for correct code selection when billing based on time for inpatient E/M Services:

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