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G9986 Remote e/m established. pt 40mins

G-Codes

Also known as: virtual visit, telehealth follow-up, remote established patient visit

Remote evaluation and management service for an established patient via telehealth lasting approximately 40 minutes.

Clinical Context

Used for comprehensive follow-up consultations with established patients conducted via real-time synchronous interaction at a distance. Appropriate for complex established patient visits addressing multiple acute or chronic issues.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.11
Practice Expense RVU2.75
Malpractice RVU0.21
Total RVU5.07

Est. Medicare Payment

$169.34

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Primary CareTelemedicineInternal Medicine

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.