98005 Synch audio-video established low 20
Also known as: telehealth follow-up, virtual office visit, video follow-up
Synchronous (real-time) audio-video interactive telehealth service between physician/qualified healthcare provider and established patient for low complexity care, up to 20 minutes.
In Plain Language
20-minute video check-in with doctor; routine virtual follow-up
Clinical Context
Used for real-time video consultations with established patients for routine follow-ups and low-complexity clinical issues.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.30 |
| Total RVU | 1.30 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.30, this code ranks in the 65th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98005?
CPT 98005 (Synch audio-video established low 20) is a Medicine code. Synchronous (real-time) audio-video interactive telehealth service between physician/qualified healthcare provider and established patient for low complexity care, up to 20 minutes.
Who uses CPT code 98005?
CPT 98005 is used by Telemedicine, Primary Care, Mental Health. Used for real-time video consultations with established patients for routine follow-ups and low-complexity clinical issues.
When is CPT 98005 used?
Used for real-time video consultations with established patients for routine follow-ups and low-complexity clinical issues.
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