98008 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 98008, in plain terms, covers A new patient telehealth visit with their doctor conducted only by phone, lasting about 15 minutes. CPT 98008 is referenced in 7 tracked payer policy changes from Highmark, Florida Blue, and 3 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 98008 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 98008 on AAPC