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Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)
The CMS proposed Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) to complement existing Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) codes covered under Medicare. RTM is designed for the management of patients using medical devices to monitor non-physiological data.
The new codes are intended to expand the scope and reach of digital health technologies to support patients and providers in managing musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions, therapy/medication adherence, therapy/medication response, and more.
Significance of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)
Monitoring patients in the way described by RTM provides opportunities for improving outcomes and preventing hospitalizations, ER visits, and other adverse events.
RTM will allow physicians to gain more information on how a patient’s daily life is impacting their condition and overall health. This allows for the personalization of care plans to enable the best possible patient outcomes.
How RTM and RPM are different
One of the biggest differences between RTM and RPM is the data set and who can report. RPM requires that the data be digitally recorded and automatically uploaded, while RTM data can be self-reported, patient-reported, or entered manually into the device.
RTM codes are utilized by therapists (like physical therapists) to monitor patients and their responses to therapy interventions, whereas RPM is primarily used by physicians and nurses to monitor physiological parameters.
EasyRTM Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Solution
EasyRTM solutions empower physicians to track the non-physiologic data of patients easily and allows for the seamless adjustment of care plans.
Using EasyRTM, physicians can ensure patients are properly following their treatment plans and manage non-adherence with prompt interventions to avoid complications.
Comprehensive Feature Set
- HIPAA Compliant & Secure
- Analytics, Reports & Charts
- Readmission Rate Dashboard
- Unified Patient Care Record
- EHR/EMR Integration
- Performance Metric Dashboard
- Real-time Video & Audio
- Calendars & Scheduling
Medicare RTM Reimbursement Codes
| Code | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CPT 98975 | RTM (e.g., respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, therapy adherence, therapy response); initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment | $19.22 |
| CPT 98976 | RTM device supply with scheduled (e.g., daily recording) alerts transmission to monitor respiratory system, each 30 days | $50.18 |
| CPT 98977 | RTM device supply with scheduled (e.g., daily recording) alerts transmission to monitor musculoskeletal system, each 30 days | $50.18 |
| CPT 98980 | RTM 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 | $50.18 |
| CPT 98981 | RTM 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 | $39.65 |