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CPT 98978 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: September 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Remote Monitoring, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (Eg Therapy Adherence Therapy Response Digital Therapeutic Intervention); Device(S) Supply For Data Access Or Data Transmissions To Support Monitoring Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Each 30 Days 16-30 Days In A 30-Day Period
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Non-Face-to-Face Nonphysician Services

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

None

99 - Other POS

Common Modifiers

None

95 - Telemedicine - audio and video

GT - Via interactive audio and video telecommunication systems

Complexity LevelLow
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 98978
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 98978

National average reimbursement for CPT 98978 by major payers:

bcbs

$62.38

uhc

$63.75

aetna

$50.80

cigna

$375.62

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CPT 98978
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
  1. Adam Wallace

    Aurora Medical Group Inc

    ILNeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianNPI 1386969079Tax ID 39-1678306

    $153.35Published rate
  2. David Hanrahan

    Loyola University Medical Center

    VAPsychiatry PhysicianNPI 1033347125Tax ID 36-4015560

    $96.79Published rate
  3. David Hsu

    Rockford Health Physicians

    WINeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianNPI 1740252972Tax ID 36-3907436

    $84.77Published rate
  4. Jocelyn Lorenzo

    LANeurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology PhysicianNPI 1265883375Tax ID 27-4026658

    $76.93Published rate
  5. Kerry Cook

    Town Center Orthopaedic Associates, P.C.

    VAMedical Physician AssistantNPI 1720344229Tax ID 54-1383504

    $47.59Published rate

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CPT 98978 vs. Other Non-Face-to-Face Nonphysician Services Codes

The CPT 98978 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Non-Face-to-Face Nonphysician Services. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 98978 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
98970-CPTLowQualified Nonphysician Health, Qualified Nonphysician Health Care Professional Online Digital Evaluation And Management Service For An Established Patient For Up To 7 Days Cumulative Time During The 7 Days 5-10 Minutes
98978-CPTLowRemote Monitoring, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (Eg Therapy Adherence Therapy Response Digital Therapeutic Intervention); Device(S) Supply For Data Access Or Data Transmissions To Support Monitoring Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Each 30 Days 16-30 Days In A 30-Day Period
98980-CPTLowRtm Tx Mgmt 1st 20 Min, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Treatment Management Services Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Time In A Calendar Month Requiring At Least 1 Real-Time Interactive Communication With The Patient Or Caregiver During The Calendar Month; First 20 Minutes
98981-CPTLowRtm Tx Mgmt Ea Addl 20 Min, Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Treatment Management Services Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Time In A Calendar Month Requiring At Least 1 Real-Time Interactive Communication With The Patient Or Caregiver During The Calendar Month Each Additional 20 Minutes (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 98978. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 98978 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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