Inpatient stroke case studies
Inpatient E/M Case Studies
Accurate CPT code selection for hospital inpatient and observation care is essential, particularly under the revised 2024 E/M guidelines. This resource presents case-based examples of a stroke patient across multiple stages of inpatient care—from critical care through discharge—to demonstrate how total time and medical decision making (MDM) guide appropriate code selection. These real-world scenarios provide helpful context for clinicians and coding professionals applying the updated framework in hospital neurology settings.
67-year-old female with stroke
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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