Understanding remote therapeutic monitoring codes.

It’s a new term for a habit many physical therapists have considered essential to the profession for years.

Remote therapeutic monitoring, or RTM, codes were introduced via the CMS 2022 Final Rule and bring long awaited reimbursement for monitoring and managing patients when they’re not in the clinic. For physical therapists, their introduction is a sign that Medicare is getting serious about digital health. They’ve recognized the impact that other similar codes have had on patients who’ve needed remote care during the pandemic, and now they see RTM—and physical therapists— as a way to extend that success even further.

Download this quick guide to learn the basics of the new RTM codes, the devices that qualify for Medicare reimbursement, example scenarios, and more.