Question:
When is code 98976 reported?
Answer:
Code 98976 may be used to report the supply of the device for scheduled recordings or programmed alert transmissions. Like RPM, codes 98975, and 98976 are not reported if monitoring is fewer than 16 days. Unlike RPM, data can be self-reported by the patient to the practitioner as opposed to requiring automatic transmission by the device.
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