Remote therapeutic monitoring is reimbursable – here’s what you need to know
Ever since CMS released the new CPT codes for remote therapeutic monitoring last year, health systems have been eager to use them, but unsure of the criteria. Providers are acknowledged for the time they spend connecting with patients outside of the office.With the new CPT codes, providers can get reimbursed for:
Educating patients on how to use a remote care-management platform.
Monitoring a platform’s alerts and patients’ use of remote education.
Direct patient/provider messaging within the platform.
Data collection via the platform, i.e., collecting patient feedback on pain levels, activity and motion.
To qualify for reimbursable RTM, providers need to use software deemed a medical device…
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