Summary & Overview

CPT 99445: Remote Physiologic Monitoring Device Supply, 2–15 Days

CPT code 99445 represents the supply of one or more devices used for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) when monitoring occurs for two to 15 days in a 30‑day period. Nationally, this code reflects growing adoption of RPM technologies that enable clinicians to monitor patients outside traditional settings, supporting chronic disease management, early intervention, and continuity of care. Coverage and coding clarity for device-supply services affect billing workflows and access to RPM services across payers.

Key payers covered include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise overview of the code's clinical purpose and service setting, along with benchmark and policy context where available. The publication covers typical billing considerations, payer coverage patterns, and how 99445 fits into the broader RPM service line. It also highlights where input data is not available and directs readers to sections detailing related codes, modifiers, and reimbursement guidance when present.

This summary is intended for health system revenue cycle staff, clinicians implementing RPM programs, and policy analysts tracking telehealth and remote monitoring code use and coverage trends nationally.

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Billing Code Overview

CPT code 99445 describes the provision of one or more devices for remote physiologic monitoring (RPM) that takes place for two to 15 days within a 30‑day period. This service covers the initial supply of monitoring equipment used to collect physiologic data remotely from a patient, enabling clinicians to track health status outside traditional care settings.

Service type: Remote physiologic monitoring device supply
Typical site of service: Patient's home or other non‑facility settings where remote monitoring occurs

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Clinical & Coding Specifications

Clinical Context

A typical patient is a 68-year-old with hypertension and heart failure recently discharged after an exacerbation. The clinician prescribes a wearable blood pressure and weight monitoring device that transmits physiologic data for 10 days within a 30-day monitoring period to assess volume status, blood pressure control, and medication response. The clinical workflow: device selection and patient education occurs in clinic or via a telehealth visit; device shipment and setup are documented; daily remote collection of blood pressure and weight values is transmitted to the monitoring platform; clinical staff triage abnormal alerts and escalate to the ordering provider if needed; the provider reviews aggregated data during the 30-day window, documents interpretation and any medication changes or care plan adjustments; billing is submitted for 99445 to reflect monitoring performed for two to 15 days within that 30-day period. Typical site of service is outpatient clinic, patient home (remote), or post-acute transitional care coordination.

Coding Specifications

Modifier	Description	When to Use
`26`	Professional component	When billing only the provider interpretation portion separate from device/technical services, if applicable.

Taxonomy Code	Specialty	Notes
207Q00000X	Family Medicine	Primary care clinicians frequently order and manage RPM for chronic disease control.
207R00000X	Internal Medicine	Hospital-based and ambulatory internists manage RPM for cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions.
207P00000X	Physician Assistant	PAs commonly coordinate device setup, monitoring workflows, and data triage.
363L00000X	Registered Nurse	RNs perform patient education, data review, and escalation in RPM programs.
2084P0800X	Cardiology	Cardiologists use RPM for heart failure, arrhythmia surveillance, and post-discharge monitoring.

ICD-10 Code	Description	Clinical Relevance
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Related CPT Codes

CPT Code	Description	Relationship to This Procedure
`99457`	Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services, clinical staff/physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the month; first 20 minutes	Used for ongoing remote physiologic monitoring management and reimbursement for time spent in management and interactive communication during the monitoring period.
`99458`	Remote physiologic monitoring treatment management services; each additional 20 minutes	Billed in addition to `99457` when cumulative management time exceeds the base 20 minutes.
`99453`	Remote monitoring of physiologic parameter(s) initial; set-up and patient education on use of equipment	Billed once for device setup and patient instruction prior to monitoring period covered by `99445`.
`99091`	Collection and interpretation of physiologic data digitally stored and/or transmitted by the patient to the physician or other qualified health care professional, 30 minutes or more of time	An alternative or adjunct for data collection and interpretation when time thresholds are met; may overlap with RPM services depending on payer rules.
`93790`	Monitoring for implanted device evaluation, interrogation, and reason for follow-up	Related for patients with implanted devices where remote physiologic data complements implanted-device monitoring.
`99446`	Interprofessional telephone/Internet assessment and management service provided by a consultative physician, for a consultative physician; 5-10 minutes of medical consultative discussion and review	May be used when remote data review leads to interprofessional consultation about management decisions during the monitoring period.

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