CPT 99291Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes

Surgical/Medical Critical CareGlobal Period: 0 days

RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)

4.5
Work RVU
4.1
PE RVU
0.3
MP RVU
8.9
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment: $301.62 (CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days

Common Modifiers

None typically required

Related ICD-10 Codes

Z51.11

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