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98986 Rtm device sply cbt 2-15 d

Medicine

Also known as: short-term behavioral monitoring, RTM mental health short, brief digital mental health

Remote therapeutic monitoring for cognitive behavioral therapy monitoring or mental health data collection, interpretation, and management for 2-15 consecutive calendar days.

In Plain Language

monitoring mental health for two weeks or less

Clinical Context

Used for short-term remote monitoring of cognitive or behavioral health parameters over 2-15 days.

RVU Information

CPT 98986 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 98986?

CPT 98986 (Rtm device sply cbt 2-15 d) is a Medicine code. Remote therapeutic monitoring for cognitive behavioral therapy monitoring or mental health data collection, interpretation, and management for 2-15 consecutive calendar days.

Who uses CPT code 98986?

CPT 98986 is used by Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health. Used for short-term remote monitoring of cognitive or behavioral health parameters over 2-15 days.

When is CPT 98986 used?

Used for short-term remote monitoring of cognitive or behavioral health parameters over 2-15 days.

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