98979 Rtm treatment management first 10 minutes
Also known as: remote monitoring management, RTM management, data review and communication
Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management service for data review, interpretation, and communication of findings with patient or caregiver for 1-10 minutes of clinical time.
In Plain Language
provider reviewing home monitoring data with you
Clinical Context
Used for brief provider review and management of remote monitoring data including patient communication.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.31 |
| Total RVU | 0.31 |
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 0.31, this code ranks in the 19th percentile among Medicine codes — 2.5x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98979?
CPT 98979 (Rtm treatment management first 10 minutes) is a Medicine code. Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management service for data review, interpretation, and communication of findings with patient or caregiver for 1-10 minutes of clinical time.
Who uses CPT code 98979?
CPT 98979 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Chronic Care. Used for brief provider review and management of remote monitoring data including patient communication.
When is CPT 98979 used?
Used for brief provider review and management of remote monitoring data including patient communication.
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