CPT code 98986 covers the provision of one or more devices used for remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) specifically for cognitive behavioral therapy, when monitoring occurs two to 15 days in a 30-day period. The code formalizes device-supplied RTM for behavioral health modalities, enabling billing for technology-facilitated monitoring outside traditional clinical encounters. This matters nationally as payers and providers expand telehealth and remote care models for mental health and chronic condition management, where continuous or intermittent device-collected data inform therapy adjustments and engagement tracking.

Key payers addressed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of what the code represents, guidance on the clinical and operational context in which it is used, and a summary of typical coverage considerations encountered across major payers. The publication also outlines benchmarks and policy updates relevant to RTM adoption, comparisons to adjacent remote monitoring services, and practical coding relationships for clinicians and billing teams to consider.

The content is written for a national audience and focuses on the code’s clinical intent, service setting, and the payer landscape relevant to remote therapeutic monitoring for cognitive behavioral therapy.