99470 Rpm treatment management first 10 minutes
Also known as: remote monitoring management brief, RPM 10 min
Remote patient monitoring treatment management service provided by clinical staff for first 10 minutes of active interaction, monitoring physiological parameters.
In Plain Language
brief check-in by nurse or coordinator on your home health readings
Clinical Context
Used for brief remote monitoring management interactions focused on review of physiological data and patient communication without extensive clinical decision-making.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.31 |
| Total RVU | 0.31 |
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 0.31, this code ranks in the 6th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 5.0x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99470?
CPT 99470 (Rpm treatment management first 10 minutes) is a Evaluation & Management code. Remote patient monitoring treatment management service provided by clinical staff for first 10 minutes of active interaction, monitoring physiological parameters.
Who uses CPT code 99470?
CPT 99470 is used by Nursing, Internal Medicine. Used for brief remote monitoring management interactions focused on review of physiological data and patient communication without extensive clinical decision-making.
When is CPT 99470 used?
Used for brief remote monitoring management interactions focused on review of physiological data and patient communication without extensive clinical decision-making.
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