Category
Remote Monitoring Management
CODE TYPE
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Time based code
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Each additional 20 mins
PIMARY CODE
99457
CPT code 99458 Introduction
CPT 99458 is used as a follow-up to the initial hours covered by CPT code 99457 and covers additional hours spent by a physician or qualified clinician to actually treat the patient’s condition. Like CPT 99457, this treatment can also be administered remotely.
CODE DESCRIPTION
CPT 99458 is also part of Interactive Virtual Care for the calendar month. However, this code applies to additional time spent with the patient. A healthcare provider can also charge him in 20-minute increments using this code after meeting the requirements of code 99457.
BILLING CRITERIA
CPT 99458 is billed for every 20 minutes spent with a patient after reporting CPT 99457, up to a total of 80 minutes per month.
REIMBURSEMENT CRITERIA
CPT code 99458 permits for a reimbursement of $40.84.
