G9868 Cmmi asyntelehealth <10min
Also known as: async telehealth under 10 minutes, store-and-forward telemedicine brief
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation asynchronous telehealth service with less than 10 minutes of clinical time.
In Plain Language
brief online doctor communication; short digital health visit
Clinical Context
Quality measure for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation telehealth initiatives tracking asynchronous (non-real-time) digital health communications under 10 minutes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.80 |
| Total RVU | 0.80 |
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 0.80, this code ranks in the 43rd percentile among G Codes codes — 1.2x below the median (0.97). The highest wRVU in this category is 20.41.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code G9868?
CPT G9868 (Cmmi asyntelehealth <10min) is a G Codes code. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation asynchronous telehealth service with less than 10 minutes of clinical time.
Who uses CPT code G9868?
CPT G9868 is used by Telehealth, Primary Care, Digital Health. Quality measure for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation telehealth initiatives tracking asynchronous (non-real-time) digital health communications under 10 minutes.
When is CPT G9868 used?
Quality measure for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation telehealth initiatives tracking asynchronous (non-real-time) digital health communications under 10 minutes.
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