98971 Nqhp ol dig assmt & management 11-20
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, 11-20 minutes of clinical review.
In Plain Language
extended online health consultation
Clinical Context
Used for moderate-length asynchronous digital consultation by non-physician providers for established patients.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.44 |
| Total RVU | 0.44 |
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 0.44, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.8x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98971?
CPT 98971 (Nqhp ol dig assmt & management 11-20) 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, 11-20 minutes of clinical review.
Who uses CPT code 98971?
CPT 98971 is used by Nursing, Care Coordination, Digital Health. Used for moderate-length asynchronous digital consultation by non-physician providers for established patients.
When is CPT 98971 used?
Used for moderate-length asynchronous digital consultation by non-physician providers for established patients.
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