G9488 Remote e/m established. pt 25mins
Also known as: telehealth established patient visit, remote E/M substantial
Remote evaluation and management service for established patient, 25 minutes duration.
In Plain Language
video doctor visit for regular patient, longer visit; extended telehealth consultation
Clinical Context
Quality measure documenting telehealth visit for established patient via two-way interactive audio-visual communication lasting approximately 25 minutes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.50 |
| Total RVU | 1.50 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
G-codes are CMS-specific HCPCS codes for services not covered by standard CPT. Documentation requirements follow the same standards as the equivalent CPT service. Check Medicare LCD/NCD policies for coverage criteria.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.50, this code ranks in the 68th percentile among G Codes codes — 1.5x the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G9488?
CPT G9488 (Remote e/m established. pt 25mins) is a G Codes code. Remote evaluation and management service for established patient, 25 minutes duration.
Who uses CPT code G9488?
CPT G9488 is used by Primary Care, Telehealth, Internal Medicine. Quality measure documenting telehealth visit for established patient via two-way interactive audio-visual communication lasting approximately 25 minutes.
When is CPT G9488 used?
Quality measure documenting telehealth visit for established patient via two-way interactive audio-visual communication lasting approximately 25 minutes.
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