Digital Medicine Coding Handbook Overview

This technical report outlines the American Medical Association's (AMA) guidance on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes related to digital medicine. It describes how the CPT 2025 code set incorporates new codes for digitally enabled care, eliminating the need for traditional telemedicine modifiers. The report details the purpose of the 'Digital Medicine Clinical Scenarios: Coding Handbook,' which provides coding guidance for 14 common digital medicine encounters. It explains the implications of recent changes, including the introduction of telemedicine-specific CPT codes, and discusses various scenarios such as synchronous audio-video visits and remote physiological monitoring. The report emphasizes the importance of adhering to CPT reporting requirements and the role of medical devices in remote services. It also highlights the evolution of CPT codes to support remote monitoring and treatment management, reflecting the growing significance of digital health in patient care. The AMA remains committed to updating the CPT code set to align with emerging technologies and care models.