98971 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 98971, in plain terms, covers An in-person follow-up visit with your doctor for ongoing assessment and treatment planning lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. CPT 98971 is referenced in 5 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 98971 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 98971 on AAPC