Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)

Remote therapeutic monitoring involves using technology, such as wearable devices and telehealth platforms, to track and manage patients’ health remotely. It enables healthcare providers to actively monitor a patient’s musculoskeletal status or respiratory status (non-physiologic data), as well as medication response and adherence and other key indicators.
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Patient eligibility:

Patient with chronic medical conditions included in Musculoskeletal disorders (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic back issues, Deconditioning) and respiratory disorders (COPD, Asthma, Chronic respiratory failure, Pulmonary hypertension, Pulmonary fibrosis, Interstitial lung disease, Cystic Fibrosis)
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Musculoskeletal disorders.

  1. Osteoarthritis.
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis,
  3. Chronic back pain, Chronic Neck pain.
  4. Deconditioning

Musculoskeletal disorders.

  1. Osteoarthritis.
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis,
  3. Chronic back pain, Chronic Neck pain.
  4. Deconditioning
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Respiratory disorders.

  1. COPD.
  2. Asthma.
  3. Chronic respiratory failure.
  4. Pulmonary hypertension.
  5. Pulmonary fibrosis.
  6. Interstitial lung disease.
  7. Cystic Fibrosis.
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CPT Codes For RTM

CPT code 98975

Remote therapeutic monitoring (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response); initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment.

CPT code 98976

Remote therapeutic monitoring (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response); device(s) supply with scheduled (e.g., daily) recording(s) and/or programmed alert(s) transmission to monitor respiratory system, each 30 days.

CPT code 98977

Remote therapeutic monitoring (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response); device(s) supply with scheduled (e.g., daily) recording(s) and/or programmed alert(s) transmission to monitor musculoskeletal system, each 30 days.

CPT code 98978

Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician/ other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the calendar month; first 20 minutes.

CPT code 98981

Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication with the patient/caregiver during the calendar month; each additional 20 minutes.

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) FAQs

RTM involves monitoring non-physiological data such as therapy adherence, therapy response, and medication effects using medical devices. It’s designed to support patients undergoing specific therapeutic treatments.

RTM is suitable for patients undergoing therapies that require regular monitoring of therapy response or adherence, such as physical therapy or certain medication regimens.

RTM tracks data like therapy adherence (e.g., exercises performed), response to therapy, and medication effects, which are critical for adjusting treatment plans.

RTM services are billed using specific CPT codes that account for the time spent monitoring and managing therapeutic data. These codes are distinct from RPM codes and focus on non-physiological data.

RTM is unique as it focuses on the therapeutic aspects of care, offering insights into how patients respond to therapies and allowing for more personalized treatment adjustments.