decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2023 Issue 3 (March)
RTM vs. RPM: Defining remote monitoring techniques for CPT coding
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Article Overview
This article explains the general distinctions between remote therapeutic monitoring and remote physiologic monitoring and discusses the kinds of documentation details that support reporting these services with CPT. It is aimed at coders and billing professionals who need a high-level understanding of remote monitoring concepts, service roles, and the broad code families associated with these services.
Why This Topic Matters
Remote monitoring services are growing in use, and correct CPT reporting depends on understanding which type of monitoring was provided and what supporting documentation is present. This topic is important for coders, billers, and clinicians working with telehealth and device-based monitoring workflows.
What You Will Learn
- The difference between remote therapeutic monitoring and remote physiologic monitoring
- The general types of data associated with each remote monitoring service
- The kinds of documentation details that may be relevant for reporting remote monitoring services
- The broad CPT service categories associated with these monitoring techniques
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Physicians
- Other qualified health care professionals
- Clinical staff
- Telehealth and remote monitoring teams
Codes Discussed
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