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98979 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 98979, in plain terms, covers Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management by a clinician, first 10 minutes of time in a calendar month, with interactive communication with the patient or caregiver. CPT 98979 is referenced in 8 tracked payer policy changes from Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, and 3 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 98979 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 98979 on AAPC

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REFERENCE DATA

Payers with rules2
Payers requiring prior auth2
  • Colorado Medicaid · Effective July 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required

    Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column)

  • BCBS Michigan · Effective January 1, 2026

    Prior authorization required in some cases

    BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does BCBS Michigan require prior authorization for 98979?

BCBS Michigan lists 98979 on BCBSM and BCN procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization (commercial lines) for commercial plans, with conditions (list dated October 13, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

Does Colorado Medicaid require prior authorization for 98979?

Colorado Medicaid lists 98979 on Colorado Health First Colorado Fee Schedule (Prior Authorization Needed column) for medicaid ffs plans (list dated July 1, 2026). Verify with the payer before scheduling.

What insurance policy changes affect CPT 98979?

There are 8 tracked policy changes affecting CPT 98979, including updates from Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Cross NC. Each change may modify coverage criteria, reimbursement rates, or prior-authorization requirements.

Which payers have updated policy for CPT 98979?

Payers that have issued tracked updates for CPT 98979 include: Independence Blue Cross, Aetna, Blue Cross NC, Medicare/CMS - Transmittals, Indiana Medicaid (IHCP).

How do I get notified when CPT 98979 policy changes?

Create a free account at PolicyChanges.app and save a search filtered to CPT 98979. You will get an email when new policy changes reference this code: daily or weekly, your choice, on every plan.

Why do payers change policies for CPT 98979?

Payers revise policies for individual billing codes to align with updated clinical guidelines, CMS rule changes, fraud and abuse prevention measures, or network cost-management goals. Changes can affect medical necessity criteria, place-of-service restrictions, bundling rules, or whether a code requires prior authorization.

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