98970 Nqhp ol dig assmt & management 5-10
Also known as: online assessment, digital health service, asynchronous telemedicine
Online digital assessment and management service provided by a non-physician qualified healthcare provider using secure patient portal or other asynchronous technology, 5-10 minutes of clinical review.
In Plain Language
online health check-in with nurse or provider
Clinical Context
Used for asynchronous digital consultation by non-physician providers through secure patient portals or messaging for established patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 0.25 |
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 0.25, this code ranks in the 16th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98970?
CPT 98970 (Nqhp ol dig assmt & management 5-10) is a Medicine code. Online digital assessment and management service provided by a non-physician qualified healthcare provider using secure patient portal or other asynchronous technology, 5-10 minutes of clinical review.
Who uses CPT code 98970?
CPT 98970 is used by Nursing, Care Coordination, Digital Health. Used for asynchronous digital consultation by non-physician providers through secure patient portals or messaging for established patients.
When is CPT 98970 used?
Used for asynchronous digital consultation by non-physician providers through secure patient portals or messaging for established patients.
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