CPT® 99486, Under Pediatric Critical Care Patient Transport

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 99486 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Pediatric Critical Care Patient Transport.

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Summary

The provider supervises the transport of a critically ill or injured child 24 months of age or younger between facilities for an additional 30 minutes. He communicates with the transport team before transport, during transport, and upon arrival at the receiving facility. He interprets patient data relayed by the transport team.

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