98981 Rtm treatment management each additional 20 minutes
Also known as: remote monitoring add-on, RTM add-on, additional management time
Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management service for each additional 20 minutes of clinical time for data review, interpretation, and communication with patient or caregiver.
In Plain Language
extended provider review of home monitoring
Clinical Context
Used to report additional 20-minute increments of remote monitoring management time beyond initial service.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.61 |
| Total RVU | 0.61 |
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 0.61, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.3x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 98981?
CPT 98981 (Rtm treatment management each additional 20 minutes) is a Medicine code. Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management service for each additional 20 minutes of clinical time for data review, interpretation, and communication with patient or caregiver.
Who uses CPT code 98981?
CPT 98981 is used by Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Chronic Care. Used to report additional 20-minute increments of remote monitoring management time beyond initial service.
When is CPT 98981 used?
Used to report additional 20-minute increments of remote monitoring management time beyond initial service.
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