What is medical procedure code 99285?

Answer 1

Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these three key components within the constraints imposed by the urgency of the patient's clinical condition and/or mental status: a comprehensive history; a comprehensive examination; and a medical decision making of high complexity. Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually the presenting problem(s) are of high severity and pose an immediate significant threat to life or physiologic function.

Source: i was in an auto accident and this code was on one of the papers provided to me by the insurance company