98010 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 98010, in plain terms, covers A new patient telehealth visit conducted entirely by phone with your doctor. CPT 98010 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Highmark, Florida Blue, and 2 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 98010 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 98010 on AAPC