99605 Mtms by pharmaceutical np 15 minutes
Also known as: MTM new patient, pharmacy consultation
Medication therapy management service by pharmacist for new patient, up to 15 minutes, including medication review and therapy recommendations.
In Plain Language
pharmacist reviews all your medications and suggests improvements
Clinical Context
Used when pharmacist provides comprehensive medication review to new patients, identifying drug interactions, duplications, and optimizing therapy.
RVU Information
CPT 99605 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99605?
CPT 99605 (Mtms by pharmaceutical np 15 minutes) is a Medicine code. Medication therapy management service by pharmacist for new patient, up to 15 minutes, including medication review and therapy recommendations.
Who uses CPT code 99605?
CPT 99605 is used by Pharmacy, Internal Medicine. Used when pharmacist provides comprehensive medication review to new patients, identifying drug interactions, duplications, and optimizing therapy.
When is CPT 99605 used?
Used when pharmacist provides comprehensive medication review to new patients, identifying drug interactions, duplications, and optimizing therapy.
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