99474 Self-meas bp 2 readg bid 30d
Also known as: home blood pressure monitoring, SMBP evaluation
Self-measured blood pressure monitoring with patient follow-up evaluation, including review of at least 2 readings taken twice daily for at least 30 days.
In Plain Language
checking your blood pressure at home and doctor reviews results
Clinical Context
Used for hypertension management programs where patients self-monitor blood pressure at home and physician reviews data for medication adjustment decisions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.18 |
| Total RVU | 0.18 |
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 0.18, this code ranks in the 2nd percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 8.6x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99474?
CPT 99474 (Self-meas bp 2 readg bid 30d) is a Evaluation & Management code. Self-measured blood pressure monitoring with patient follow-up evaluation, including review of at least 2 readings taken twice daily for at least 30 days.
Who uses CPT code 99474?
CPT 99474 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine. Used for hypertension management programs where patients self-monitor blood pressure at home and physician reviews data for medication adjustment decisions.
When is CPT 99474 used?
Used for hypertension management programs where patients self-monitor blood pressure at home and physician reviews data for medication adjustment decisions.
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