Collection & Interpretation, Physiologic Data

CPT code 99091 designates collection and interpretation of physiologic data (e.g., ECG, blood pressure, glucose monitoring) digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to the physician or other qualified healthcare professional, qualified by education, training, licensure/regulation (when applicable) requiring a minimum of 30 minutes of time. This code is applied when healthcare providers collect and interpret physiologic data digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient or caregiver, necessitating a minimum of 30 minutes of time for review and analysis.

Details

CPT code:

99091

Category:

Category I

Section:

Evaluation and Management (E/M)

Specialty:

Non-Face-to-Face Services

Type:

Digitally Stored Data Services/Remote Physiologic Monitoring

Within the realm of healthcare services, 99091 holds significance as a code representing the collection and interpretation of physiologic data digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient or caregiver. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in the review and analysis of physiologic data, requiring a minimum of 30 minutes of dedicated time. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in the collection and interpretation of vital patient data.

Under what category does Collection & Interpretation, Physiologic Data fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Collection & Interpretation, Physiologic Data?

Per Encounter

Modifiers

Clinical use

Documentation

Collection and interpretation of physiologic data (e.g., ECG, blood pressure, glucose monitoring) digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to the physician or other qualified healthcare professional, qualified by education, training, licensure/registration/accreditation, and facility privileging, who assumes responsibility for data interpretation and reporting of the physiologic data. Document the specific physiologic data collected, the interpretation of the data, and any resulting actions or interventions.