CPT^® 98016, Under Brief Synchronous Communication Technology Evaluation and Management Service (eg, Virtual Check-In)

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 98016 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Brief Synchronous Communication Technology Evaluation and Management Service (eg, Virtual Check-In).

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A physician or other qualified healthcare provider who can report evaluation and management services spends five to 10 minutes discussing a medical concern with an established patient during a communication technology–based service, such as a virtual check–in.

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