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G9868 Cmmi asyntelehealth <10min

G Codes

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 RVU0.80
Total RVU0.80

Est. Medicare Payment

$26.72

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

TelehealthPrimary CareDigital Health

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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