G0382 - Level 3 emergency department visit at a Type B emergency department
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
What is a HCPCS Code?
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) codes are used to identify medical procedures, supplies, and services for billing purposes. These codes help standardize how healthcare services are reported and billed across different providers and insurance companies.
Detailed Description
This code represents a moderate complexity emergency department visit (Level 3 out of 5 levels) that takes place in a Type B emergency department. A Type B emergency department is a facility that meets specific requirements - it must be either licensed by the state as an emergency room, publicly advertised as providing urgent emergency care without appointments, or provide at least one-third of its outpatient visits for emergency conditions without requiring scheduled appointments. Level 3 visits typically involve moderately complex medical decision-making and evaluation of patients with multiple complaints or chronic conditions that require some diagnostic testing.
Additional Information
This is a billing code used by healthcare facilities to document the complexity level of emergency department care provided. The actual medical services, tests, and treatments would be billed separately with additional codes.
Category
Emergency Department Services
Medical Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Emergency medical condition requiring urgent care
- Visit to qualifying Type B emergency department
What to Expect After
- May require follow-up with primary care physician
- Specialist referral if indicated
- Return to ED if symptoms worsen
Why Understanding This Code Matters
On Your Medical Bill
This code appears on your medical bills to identify the specific service, procedure, drug, or medical diagnosis you received. Understanding what it means helps you verify you're being charged correctly and know what to expect.
For Your Health
Knowing what this code represents helps you understand your treatment plan, ask better questions during appointments, and track your healthcare journey more effectively.
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