3 FAQs about CPT 99457, 99458, and 99091
Learn how CPT codes 99457, 99458, and 99091 can help you achieve your goals in implementing a successful remote patient monitoring program.
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5 New CPT Codes for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in 2022
CMS released the 2022 Physician Fee Schedule on RTM codes that will take effect on January 1, 2022. Five new RTM Codes: 98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, 98981.
4 Main Medicare CPT Codes for Remote Patient Monitoring
There are four essentially important Medicare CPT codes that support remote patient monitoring as of July 2020: 99453, 99454, 99457, and 99458.
Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days
The renewal determination takes effect on July 20, 2021 and runs through October 17, 2021. While Secretary Becerra has indicated he expects the PHE to continue through the end of the year, legally he can only extend it for 90-days at a time.
RPM: Things to Know about Health Insurance Claim
A surge in interest in remote care programs has prompted the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase its support for RPM. CPT codes can help doctors’ offices earn from RPM programs while increasing overall patient care. These guidelines establish a financial framework for physicians to be compensated for their time and equipment.
CMS Amendments to Remote Patient Monitoring Rules 2021
CMS recently updated its guidelines on Medicare requirements for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) services for the year 2021. The adjustment took effect on January 1, 2021, and the prelude statement in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule has been updated, which PFS was previously issued on December 1, 2020.
