99421 Ol dig e/m service 5-10 minutes
Also known as: online E/M brief, digital visit 5-10 min, telemedicine brief
Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days of communication in a 7-day period; 5-10 minutes of clinical staff time with supervising physician review.
In Plain Language
Online doctor visit; Digital health appointment
Clinical Context
Used for asynchronous online digital evaluation and management of established patients, including secure messaging, portal communications, or brief virtual visits, 5-10 minutes duration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 0.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.25, this code ranks in the 5th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 6.2x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99421?
CPT 99421 (Ol dig e/m service 5-10 minutes) is a Evaluation & Management code. Online digital evaluation and management service, for an established patient, for up to 7 days of communication in a 7-day period; 5-10 minutes of clinical staff time with supervising physician review.
Who uses CPT code 99421?
CPT 99421 is used by All Specialties. Used for asynchronous online digital evaluation and management of established patients, including secure messaging, portal communications, or brief virtual visits, 5-10 minutes duration.
When is CPT 99421 used?
Used for asynchronous online digital evaluation and management of established patients, including secure messaging, portal communications, or brief virtual visits, 5-10 minutes duration.
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