CPT Code 98981: RTM Treatment Management, Additional 20 Minutes
RTM treatment management, each additional 20 minutes
CPT 98981 is the add-on code for each additional 20 minutes of remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management beyond the first 20 minutes.
What this code covers
Reported with 98980 as the primary code.
Each unit requires a full additional 20 minutes of documented time.
Subject to payer-specific monthly unit limits.
Billing and documentation notes
- Add-on code: requires 98980
- Each unit requires a complete additional 20 minutes
- Time cannot overlap with RPM management time
Related codes
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FAQ
CPT 98981, frequently asked questions questions
- What is CPT code 98981?
- CPT 98981 is the add-on code for each additional 20 minutes of remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management beyond the first 20 minutes.
- What are the billing requirements for CPT 98981?
- Add-on code: requires 98980 Each unit requires a complete additional 20 minutes Time cannot overlap with RPM management time
- Does Healthcare SBC handle billing for 98981?
- Yes. Our certified coders bill 98981 routinely as part of full-service revenue cycle management, including documentation review, correct unit calculation where applicable, modifier application and denial management specific to this code.
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