{"id":30528,"date":"2025-05-16T08:50:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T12:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/?p=30528"},"modified":"2026-03-27T00:24:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T04:24:40","slug":"remote-therapeutic-monitoring-rtm-a-smarter-way-to-stay-connected-with-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/remote-therapeutic-monitoring-rtm-a-smarter-way-to-stay-connected-with-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM): A Smarter Way to Stay Connected with Patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30528\" class=\"elementor elementor-30528\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebab1cf e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ebab1cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31ac322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31ac322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RTM.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-30529\" alt=\"Doctor using digital tablet to monitor patient data remotely, representing Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) in healthcare.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RTM.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RTM-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RTM-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RTM-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RTM-685x385.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1937b e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd1937b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b50f3b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b50f3b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM): A Smarter Way to Stay Connected with Patients\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16f7394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16f7394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/telehealth\/\">telehealth<\/a> became a lifeline. Healthcare, like work and education, shifted online, and many of these digital tools are here to stay. One major advancement is <\/span><b>Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTM gives healthcare providers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a way to track patients&#8217; progress remotely,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> especially for therapy, medication use, and symptom monitoring. It&#8217;s a game-changer for improving care and expanding access.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ce2a6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9ce2a6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is RTM?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-136d828 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"136d828\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/remote-therapeutic-monitoring\/\">RTM<\/a> is the use of technology\u2014apps, software, and devices to monitor patients between visits. It focuses on tracking:<\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Medication or therapy adherence<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Pain and mobility<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Respiratory or musculoskeletal symptoms<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Daily habits like exercise and sleep<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional checkups, RTM offers <\/span><b>real-time insights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that help providers make faster, better decisions, and it\u2019s now reimbursable through specific billing codes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c08da9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c08da9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RTM vs RPM: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e362e22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e362e22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both use remote tools, here\u2019s how they differ:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1756abd eael-dt-th-align-center eael-table-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"1756abd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"1756abd\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-1756abd\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-1756abd\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><b>RTM<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/remote-patient-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" \/>RPM<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Data Type<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNon-physiological (pain, mood, adherence)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhysiological (heart rate, BP, oxygen)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Common Users<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTherapists, psychiatrists, nurses\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhysicians, specialists\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Devices Used<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApps, software, wearables\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFDA-approved medical devices\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-213c60a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"213c60a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of RTM\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f157f95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f157f95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>1. Continuous Monitoring<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Uses wearables or sensors to collect data 24\/7\u2014for chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><b>2. Intermittent Monitoring<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Relies on patient-reported data like symptom logs or digital check-ins.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p><b>3. Proactive Monitoring<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Uses AI and alerts to catch issues early, especially in high-risk patients.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d79cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62d79cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RTM Billing Made Simple\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-218e0a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"218e0a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTM services are covered by Medicare and private payers (in many cases), and they can be billed using specific <\/span><b>CPT codes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea5356 eael-dt-th-align-center eael-table-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"dea5356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap\" data-table_id=\"dea5356\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-dea5356\" data-custom_responsive=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-dea5356\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><b>Code<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><b>Use<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\"><b>Frequency<\/b><\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>98975<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSetup and education\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce per episode\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>98976<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevice supply for respiratory system monitoring\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonthly\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>98977<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDevice supply for musculoskeletal system\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonthly\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>98980<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFirst 20 mins of remote treatment management + interaction\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonthly\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>98981<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdditional 20 minutes of treatment management\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonthly\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd18cf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd18cf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Key requirements:<\/b><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>At least <\/span><b>16 days of monitoring data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per 30-day cycle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Document <\/span><b>patient consent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and time spent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Maintain <\/span><b>compliance and accurate coding<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fa3b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49fa3b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of RTM\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e60fc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e60fc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>For Patients:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Better Engagement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tracking pain or habits keeps patients involved in their care.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Lower Costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fewer visits mean less time off work and lower expenses.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Improved Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rural and underserved patients can receive consistent, high-quality care from home.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>For Providers:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Stronger Decision-Making:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More real-time data helps tailor treatment plans.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Staff Efficiency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RTM reduces the need for frequent appointments, easing the burden on understaffed teams.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Stronger Relationships:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular updates create more trust and connection between providers and patients.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5328773 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5328773\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RTM in Psychiatry\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697e290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"697e290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTM is especially valuable in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mental health<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where tracking day-to-day changes is critical.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>How It&#8217;s Used:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Medication Tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 See if patients are sticking to their prescriptions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Mood Monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Daily check-ins help detect changes early<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Therapy Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Apps can track CBT participation and engagement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Post-Crisis Monitoring<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Keep tabs after hospitalization or medication changes<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>Why It Matters:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/b>Allows early intervention before relapse<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/b>Supports value-based care with measurable outcomes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/b>Helps providers build a complete picture of the patient\u2019s mental wellness<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><b>Example:<\/b><\/span><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A psychiatrist monitoring a patient with depression can receive daily mood scores.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If the scores drop consistently, they can proactively reach out before the patient deteriorates.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c37d85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c37d85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get Started with RTM\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe25430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe25430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing RTM involves:<\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/practice-management-software\/\">software or app<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Training staff and onboarding patients<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span>Setting up proper documentation and billing workflows<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/\"><b>Medical Office Force<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we help you simplify this process, from <\/span><b>tech setup to billing support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you can focus on delivering quality care.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2d8cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d2d8cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Medical Office Force Can Help You Launch RTM\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9faaa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9faaa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing RTM doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. Medical Office Force offers complete support for healthcare providers looking to start or scale their RTM programs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><b>Here\u2019s how we help:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>End-to-End RTM Setup<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We guide you through the selection of RTM tools and platforms, integration into your workflow, and provider training.<\/span><\/p><p><b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Coding and Billing Expertise<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/revenue-cycle-management\/\"> RCM<\/a> team ensures you&#8217;re using the correct CPT codes, following CMS guidelines, and maximizing reimbursements.<\/span><\/p><p><b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Documentation and Compliance Support<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We help document patient consent, track interaction time, and generate clean audit-ready notes.<\/span><\/p><p><b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Scalable Solutions<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a solo provider or part of a multi-location group, we tailor solutions that grow with your practice.<\/span><\/p><p><b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Focus<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We support mental health professionals with RTM workflows specifically designed for tracking therapy adherence, mood fluctuations, and engagement.<\/span><\/p><p><b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u26ab <\/span><\/span>Real-Time Reporting<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive custom dashboards and updates to track patient outcomes, engagement, and financial performance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d803edb elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"d803edb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/TfrnFFXb0Vc?si=Yp7tPkKIwEAiPX6r&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c825fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c825fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa747ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa747ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Q1: What is RTM and how is it different from RPM?<\/strong><br \/>RTM monitors non-physiological data &#8211; such as therapy adherence, pain, and musculoskeletal symptoms &#8211; while RPM monitors physiological data like heart rate and blood pressure using FDA-approved medical devices. Wiley Online Library<\/p><p><strong>Q2: What CPT codes are used to bill RTM?<\/strong><br \/>The five core RTM codes are 98975 (initial setup), 98976 (respiratory device supply), 98977 (musculoskeletal device supply), 98980 (first 20 minutes treatment management), and 98981 (additional 20 minutes). Wiley Online Library<\/p><p><strong>Q3: How many days of monitoring data are required to bill RTM?<\/strong><br \/>RTM requires at least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day period before billing treatment management codes 98980 or 98981.<\/p><p><strong>Q4: Who can order and bill RTM services?<\/strong><br \/>RTM services can be ordered and billed by physicians, non-physician practitioners, and therapists &#8211; though therapists must always provide RTM services under a therapy plan of care. National Institute on Aging<\/p><p><strong>Q5: Are new RTM codes coming in 2026?<\/strong><br \/>Yes. CMS added three new RTM codes &#8211; 98979, 98984, and 98985 &#8211; effective January 1, 2026, expanding coverage for additional therapy monitoring scenarios.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ebee0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94ebee0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86963b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86963b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Therapeutic Monitoring is the future\u00a0 of connected healthcare. It empowers providers to deliver better care, helps patients take control of their health, and opens new doors for billing and reimbursement. From psychiatry to physical therapy, RTM is a game-changer for modern practices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re ready to take advantage of RTM but unsure where to start\u2014Medical Office Force is here for you. We simplify the process, handle the technical and billing side, and let you focus on what you do best: caring for patients.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff43d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dff43d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udcde <\/span><b>Get Started Today<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.medicalofficeforce.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u202for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficeforce.com\/es\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> to learn how we can help you implement RTM and transform your patient care approach.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d9bd04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8d9bd04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">References<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8086bdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8086bdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ol style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/coding-billing\/therapy-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Therapy Services and RTM Billing &#8211; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)<br \/><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/files\/document\/mln901705-telehealth-remote-monitoring.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Telehealth and Remote Monitoring &#8211; CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN), December 2025<br \/><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/coverage\/telehealth\/remote-patient-monitoring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Remote Patient Monitoring &#8211; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)<br \/><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/newsroom\/fact-sheets\/calendar-year-cy-2025-medicare-physician-fee-schedule-final-rule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule &#8211; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)<br \/><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/outreach-and-education\/medicare-learning-network-mln\/mlnproducts\/fast-facts\/remote-patient-monitoring-use-bill-correctly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Remote Patient Monitoring: Use and Bill Correctly &#8211; CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN)<br \/><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd850ba e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd850ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-333e129 wpr-post-info-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-wpr-post-info\" data-id=\"333e129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wpr-post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wpr-post-info wpr-post-info-vertical\"><li class=\"wpr-post-info-date\"><span class=\"wpr-post-info-text\"><span>Posted on - <\/span><\/span><span>mayo 16, 2025<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM): A Smarter Way to Stay Connected with Patients During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote services like telehealth became a lifeline. Healthcare, like work and education, shifted online, and many of these digital tools are here to stay. One major advancement is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). RTM gives healthcare providers a way to track patients&#8217; progress remotely, especially for therapy, medication use, and symptom monitoring. It&#8217;s a game-changer for improving care and expanding access. What Is RTM? RTM is the use of technology\u2014apps, software, and devices to monitor patients between visits. It focuses on tracking: ? Medication or therapy adherence ? Pain and mobility ? Respiratory or musculoskeletal symptoms ? Daily habits like exercise and sleep Unlike traditional checkups, RTM offers real-time insights that help providers make faster, better decisions, and it\u2019s now reimbursable through specific billing codes. RTM vs RPM: What\u2019s the Difference? While both use remote tools, here\u2019s how they differ: Feature RTM RPM Data Type Non-physiological (pain, mood, adherence) Physiological (heart rate, BP, oxygen) Common Users Therapists, psychiatrists, nurses Physicians, specialists Devices Used Apps, software, wearables FDA-approved medical devices Types of RTM 1. Continuous Monitoring Uses wearables or sensors to collect data 24\/7\u2014for chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. 2. Intermittent Monitoring Relies on patient-reported data like symptom logs or digital check-ins. 3. Proactive Monitoring Uses AI and alerts to catch issues early, especially in high-risk patients. RTM Billing Made Simple RTM services are covered by Medicare and private payers (in many cases), and they can be billed using specific CPT codes: Code Use Frequency 98975 Setup and education Once per episode 98976 Device supply for respiratory system monitoring Monthly 98977 Device supply for musculoskeletal system Monthly 98980 First 20 mins of remote treatment management + interaction Monthly 98981 Additional 20 minutes of treatment management Monthly Key requirements: ? At least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day cycle ? Document patient consent and time spent ? Maintain compliance and accurate coding Benefits of RTM For Patients: ? Better Engagement: Tracking pain or habits keeps patients involved in their care. ? Lower Costs: Fewer visits mean less time off work and lower expenses. ? Improved Access: Rural and underserved patients can receive consistent, high-quality care from home. For Providers: ? Stronger Decision-Making: More real-time data helps tailor treatment plans. ? Staff Efficiency: RTM reduces the need for frequent appointments, easing the burden on understaffed teams. ? Stronger Relationships: Regular updates create more trust and connection between providers and patients. RTM in Psychiatry RTM is especially valuable in mental health, where tracking day-to-day changes is critical. How It&#8217;s Used: ? Medication Tracking \u2013 See if patients are sticking to their prescriptions ? Mood Monitoring \u2013 Daily check-ins help detect changes early ? Therapy Support \u2013 Apps can track CBT participation and engagement ? Post-Crisis Monitoring \u2013 Keep tabs after hospitalization or medication changes Why It Matters: ? Allows early intervention before relapse ? Supports value-based care with measurable outcomes ? Helps providers build a complete picture of the patient\u2019s mental wellness Example:A psychiatrist monitoring a patient with depression can receive daily mood scores. If the scores drop consistently, they can proactively reach out before the patient deteriorates. How to Get Started with RTM Implementing RTM involves: ? Choosing the right software or app ? Training staff and onboarding patients ? Setting up proper documentation and billing workflows At Medical Office Force, we help you simplify this process, from tech setup to billing support, so you can focus on delivering quality care. How Medical Office Force Can Help You Launch RTM Implementing RTM doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. Medical Office Force offers complete support for healthcare providers looking to start or scale their RTM programs. Here\u2019s how we help: ? End-to-End RTM Setup We guide you through the selection of RTM tools and platforms, integration into your workflow, and provider training. ? Coding and Billing Expertise Our RCM team ensures you&#8217;re using the correct CPT codes, following CMS guidelines, and maximizing reimbursements. ? Documentation and Compliance Support We help document patient consent, track interaction time, and generate clean audit-ready notes. ? Scalable Solutions Whether you\u2019re a solo provider or part of a multi-location group, we tailor solutions that grow with your practice. ? Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Focus We support mental health professionals with RTM workflows specifically designed for tracking therapy adherence, mood fluctuations, and engagement. ? Real-Time Reporting Receive custom dashboards and updates to track patient outcomes, engagement, and financial performance. https:\/\/youtu.be\/TfrnFFXb0Vc?si=Yp7tPkKIwEAiPX6r FAQs Q1: What is RTM and how is it different from RPM?RTM monitors non-physiological data &#8211; such as therapy adherence, pain, and musculoskeletal symptoms &#8211; while RPM monitors physiological data like heart rate and blood pressure using FDA-approved medical devices. Wiley Online Library Q2: What CPT codes are used to bill RTM?The five core RTM codes are 98975 (initial setup), 98976 (respiratory device supply), 98977 (musculoskeletal device supply), 98980 (first 20 minutes treatment management), and 98981 (additional 20 minutes). Wiley Online Library Q3: How many days of monitoring data are required to bill RTM?RTM requires at least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day period before billing treatment management codes 98980 or 98981. Q4: Who can order and bill RTM services?RTM services can be ordered and billed by physicians, non-physician practitioners, and therapists &#8211; though therapists must always provide RTM services under a therapy plan of care. National Institute on Aging Q5: Are new RTM codes coming in 2026?Yes. CMS added three new RTM codes &#8211; 98979, 98984, and 98985 &#8211; effective January 1, 2026, expanding coverage for additional therapy monitoring scenarios. Conclusion Remote Therapeutic Monitoring is the future\u00a0 of connected healthcare. It empowers providers to deliver better care, helps patients take control of their health, and opens new doors for billing and reimbursement. From psychiatry to physical therapy, RTM is a game-changer for modern practices. If you&#8217;re ready to take advantage of RTM but unsure where to start\u2014Medical Office Force is here for you. 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Healthcare, like work and education, shifted online, and many of these digital tools are here to stay. One major advancement is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). RTM gives healthcare providers a way to track patients&#8217; progress remotely, especially for therapy, medication use, and symptom monitoring. It&#8217;s a game-changer for improving care and expanding access. What Is RTM? RTM is the use of technology\u2014apps, software, and devices to monitor patients between visits. It focuses on tracking: ? Medication or therapy adherence ? Pain and mobility ? Respiratory or musculoskeletal symptoms ? Daily habits like exercise and sleep Unlike traditional checkups, RTM offers real-time insights that help providers make faster, better decisions, and it\u2019s now reimbursable through specific billing codes. RTM vs RPM: What\u2019s the Difference? While both use remote tools, here\u2019s how they differ: Feature RTM RPM Data Type Non-physiological (pain, mood, adherence) Physiological (heart rate, BP, oxygen) Common Users Therapists, psychiatrists, nurses Physicians, specialists Devices Used Apps, software, wearables FDA-approved medical devices Types of RTM 1. Continuous Monitoring Uses wearables or sensors to collect data 24\/7\u2014for chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. 2. Intermittent Monitoring Relies on patient-reported data like symptom logs or digital check-ins. 3. Proactive Monitoring Uses AI and alerts to catch issues early, especially in high-risk patients. RTM Billing Made Simple RTM services are covered by Medicare and private payers (in many cases), and they can be billed using specific CPT codes: Code Use Frequency 98975 Setup and education Once per episode 98976 Device supply for respiratory system monitoring Monthly 98977 Device supply for musculoskeletal system Monthly 98980 First 20 mins of remote treatment management + interaction Monthly 98981 Additional 20 minutes of treatment management Monthly Key requirements: ? At least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day cycle ? Document patient consent and time spent ? Maintain compliance and accurate coding Benefits of RTM For Patients: ? Better Engagement: Tracking pain or habits keeps patients involved in their care. ? Lower Costs: Fewer visits mean less time off work and lower expenses. ? Improved Access: Rural and underserved patients can receive consistent, high-quality care from home. For Providers: ? Stronger Decision-Making: More real-time data helps tailor treatment plans. ? Staff Efficiency: RTM reduces the need for frequent appointments, easing the burden on understaffed teams. ? Stronger Relationships: Regular updates create more trust and connection between providers and patients. RTM in Psychiatry RTM is especially valuable in mental health, where tracking day-to-day changes is critical. How It&#8217;s Used: ? Medication Tracking \u2013 See if patients are sticking to their prescriptions ? Mood Monitoring \u2013 Daily check-ins help detect changes early ? Therapy Support \u2013 Apps can track CBT participation and engagement ? Post-Crisis Monitoring \u2013 Keep tabs after hospitalization or medication changes Why It Matters: ? Allows early intervention before relapse ? Supports value-based care with measurable outcomes ? Helps providers build a complete picture of the patient\u2019s mental wellness Example:A psychiatrist monitoring a patient with depression can receive daily mood scores. If the scores drop consistently, they can proactively reach out before the patient deteriorates. How to Get Started with RTM Implementing RTM involves: ? Choosing the right software or app ? Training staff and onboarding patients ? Setting up proper documentation and billing workflows At Medical Office Force, we help you simplify this process, from tech setup to billing support, so you can focus on delivering quality care. How Medical Office Force Can Help You Launch RTM Implementing RTM doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. Medical Office Force offers complete support for healthcare providers looking to start or scale their RTM programs. Here\u2019s how we help: ? End-to-End RTM Setup We guide you through the selection of RTM tools and platforms, integration into your workflow, and provider training. ? Coding and Billing Expertise Our RCM team ensures you&#8217;re using the correct CPT codes, following CMS guidelines, and maximizing reimbursements. ? Documentation and Compliance Support We help document patient consent, track interaction time, and generate clean audit-ready notes. ? Scalable Solutions Whether you\u2019re a solo provider or part of a multi-location group, we tailor solutions that grow with your practice. ? Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Focus We support mental health professionals with RTM workflows specifically designed for tracking therapy adherence, mood fluctuations, and engagement. ? Real-Time Reporting Receive custom dashboards and updates to track patient outcomes, engagement, and financial performance. https:\/\/youtu.be\/TfrnFFXb0Vc?si=Yp7tPkKIwEAiPX6r FAQs Q1: What is RTM and how is it different from RPM?RTM monitors non-physiological data &#8211; such as therapy adherence, pain, and musculoskeletal symptoms &#8211; while RPM monitors physiological data like heart rate and blood pressure using FDA-approved medical devices. Wiley Online Library Q2: What CPT codes are used to bill RTM?The five core RTM codes are 98975 (initial setup), 98976 (respiratory device supply), 98977 (musculoskeletal device supply), 98980 (first 20 minutes treatment management), and 98981 (additional 20 minutes). Wiley Online Library Q3: How many days of monitoring data are required to bill RTM?RTM requires at least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day period before billing treatment management codes 98980 or 98981. Q4: Who can order and bill RTM services?RTM services can be ordered and billed by physicians, non-physician practitioners, and therapists &#8211; though therapists must always provide RTM services under a therapy plan of care. National Institute on Aging Q5: Are new RTM codes coming in 2026?Yes. CMS added three new RTM codes &#8211; 98979, 98984, and 98985 &#8211; effective January 1, 2026, expanding coverage for additional therapy monitoring scenarios. Conclusion Remote Therapeutic Monitoring is the future\u00a0 of connected healthcare. It empowers providers to deliver better care, helps patients take control of their health, and opens new doors for billing and reimbursement. From psychiatry to physical therapy, RTM is a game-changer for modern practices. If you&#8217;re ready to take advantage of RTM but unsure where to start\u2014Medical Office Force is here for you. 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Healthcare, like work and education, shifted online, and many of these digital tools are here to stay. One major advancement is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). RTM gives healthcare providers a way to track patients&#8217; progress remotely, especially for therapy, medication use, and symptom monitoring. It&#8217;s a game-changer for improving care and expanding access. What Is RTM? RTM is the use of technology\u2014apps, software, and devices to monitor patients between visits. It focuses on tracking: ? Medication or therapy adherence ? Pain and mobility ? Respiratory or musculoskeletal symptoms ? Daily habits like exercise and sleep Unlike traditional checkups, RTM offers real-time insights that help providers make faster, better decisions, and it\u2019s now reimbursable through specific billing codes. RTM vs RPM: What\u2019s the Difference? While both use remote tools, here\u2019s how they differ: Feature RTM RPM Data Type Non-physiological (pain, mood, adherence) Physiological (heart rate, BP, oxygen) Common Users Therapists, psychiatrists, nurses Physicians, specialists Devices Used Apps, software, wearables FDA-approved medical devices Types of RTM 1. Continuous Monitoring Uses wearables or sensors to collect data 24\/7\u2014for chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. 2. Intermittent Monitoring Relies on patient-reported data like symptom logs or digital check-ins. 3. Proactive Monitoring Uses AI and alerts to catch issues early, especially in high-risk patients. RTM Billing Made Simple RTM services are covered by Medicare and private payers (in many cases), and they can be billed using specific CPT codes: Code Use Frequency 98975 Setup and education Once per episode 98976 Device supply for respiratory system monitoring Monthly 98977 Device supply for musculoskeletal system Monthly 98980 First 20 mins of remote treatment management + interaction Monthly 98981 Additional 20 minutes of treatment management Monthly Key requirements: ? At least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day cycle ? Document patient consent and time spent ? Maintain compliance and accurate coding Benefits of RTM For Patients: ? Better Engagement: Tracking pain or habits keeps patients involved in their care. ? Lower Costs: Fewer visits mean less time off work and lower expenses. ? Improved Access: Rural and underserved patients can receive consistent, high-quality care from home. For Providers: ? Stronger Decision-Making: More real-time data helps tailor treatment plans. ? Staff Efficiency: RTM reduces the need for frequent appointments, easing the burden on understaffed teams. ? Stronger Relationships: Regular updates create more trust and connection between providers and patients. RTM in Psychiatry RTM is especially valuable in mental health, where tracking day-to-day changes is critical. How It&#8217;s Used: ? Medication Tracking \u2013 See if patients are sticking to their prescriptions ? Mood Monitoring \u2013 Daily check-ins help detect changes early ? Therapy Support \u2013 Apps can track CBT participation and engagement ? Post-Crisis Monitoring \u2013 Keep tabs after hospitalization or medication changes Why It Matters: ? Allows early intervention before relapse ? Supports value-based care with measurable outcomes ? Helps providers build a complete picture of the patient\u2019s mental wellness Example:A psychiatrist monitoring a patient with depression can receive daily mood scores. If the scores drop consistently, they can proactively reach out before the patient deteriorates. How to Get Started with RTM Implementing RTM involves: ? Choosing the right software or app ? Training staff and onboarding patients ? Setting up proper documentation and billing workflows At Medical Office Force, we help you simplify this process, from tech setup to billing support, so you can focus on delivering quality care. How Medical Office Force Can Help You Launch RTM Implementing RTM doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. Medical Office Force offers complete support for healthcare providers looking to start or scale their RTM programs. Here\u2019s how we help: ? End-to-End RTM Setup We guide you through the selection of RTM tools and platforms, integration into your workflow, and provider training. ? Coding and Billing Expertise Our RCM team ensures you&#8217;re using the correct CPT codes, following CMS guidelines, and maximizing reimbursements. ? Documentation and Compliance Support We help document patient consent, track interaction time, and generate clean audit-ready notes. ? Scalable Solutions Whether you\u2019re a solo provider or part of a multi-location group, we tailor solutions that grow with your practice. ? Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Focus We support mental health professionals with RTM workflows specifically designed for tracking therapy adherence, mood fluctuations, and engagement. ? Real-Time Reporting Receive custom dashboards and updates to track patient outcomes, engagement, and financial performance. https:\/\/youtu.be\/TfrnFFXb0Vc?si=Yp7tPkKIwEAiPX6r FAQs Q1: What is RTM and how is it different from RPM?RTM monitors non-physiological data &#8211; such as therapy adherence, pain, and musculoskeletal symptoms &#8211; while RPM monitors physiological data like heart rate and blood pressure using FDA-approved medical devices. Wiley Online Library Q2: What CPT codes are used to bill RTM?The five core RTM codes are 98975 (initial setup), 98976 (respiratory device supply), 98977 (musculoskeletal device supply), 98980 (first 20 minutes treatment management), and 98981 (additional 20 minutes). Wiley Online Library Q3: How many days of monitoring data are required to bill RTM?RTM requires at least 16 days of monitoring data per 30-day period before billing treatment management codes 98980 or 98981. Q4: Who can order and bill RTM services?RTM services can be ordered and billed by physicians, non-physician practitioners, and therapists &#8211; though therapists must always provide RTM services under a therapy plan of care. National Institute on Aging Q5: Are new RTM codes coming in 2026?Yes. CMS added three new RTM codes &#8211; 98979, 98984, and 98985 &#8211; effective January 1, 2026, expanding coverage for additional therapy monitoring scenarios. 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