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98978 Rtm device sply cbt 16-30 d

Medicine

Also known as: remote behavioral monitoring, RTM mental health, digital mental health

Remote therapeutic monitoring for cognitive behavioral therapy monitoring or mental health data collection, interpretation, and management for 16-30 consecutive calendar days.

In Plain Language

monitoring mental health or mood at home

Clinical Context

Used for remote monitoring of cognitive, behavioral, or psychiatric parameters such as mood, anxiety, or therapy engagement over 16-30 days.

RVU Information

CPT 98978 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.

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

This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.

Specialties

PsychiatryPsychologyBehavioral Health

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPT code 98978?

CPT 98978 (Rtm device sply cbt 16-30 d) is a Medicine code. Remote therapeutic monitoring for cognitive behavioral therapy monitoring or mental health data collection, interpretation, and management for 16-30 consecutive calendar days.

Who uses CPT code 98978?

CPT 98978 is used by Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health. Used for remote monitoring of cognitive, behavioral, or psychiatric parameters such as mood, anxiety, or therapy engagement over 16-30 days.

When is CPT 98978 used?

Used for remote monitoring of cognitive, behavioral, or psychiatric parameters such as mood, anxiety, or therapy engagement over 16-30 days.

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