Question:

When do we use code 98975 vs. 98980?

Answer:

Code 98975, which encompasses the initial work associated with onboarding new patients, equipment setup, and patient education, is reported for each episode of care. codes 98980 and +98981, also added in 2022, are used to report remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services performed by other qualified health care professionals in addition to physicians.

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