Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM)
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Codes (CPT 98975-98981) covering monitoring of non-physiologic therapeutic data such as musculoskeletal and respiratory therapy adherence.
1 min read · Last reviewed May 23, 2026
At a glance
- Category
- Billing
- Acronym for
- Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
- Primary sources
- 1
- Workspace handoff
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Where this comes up
This shows up in revenue-cycle work — claim scrubbing, charge entry, posting, A/R follow-up, and month-end close. Billers and practice managers hit this term when reconciling a payment, working a denial queue, or auditing why a claim aged past 60 days.
Full definition
What it is in practice
RTM differs from RPM in the type of data and the practitioners who can bill — RTM permits some therapists. The general structure (setup, device, treatment management) parallels RPM.
How it shows up in your practice
RTM is most relevant in PT/OT, pulmonary rehab, and behavioral health. Confirm payer policy; RTM coverage varies more than RPM.
Sources
- CMS — Physician Fee Schedule (PFS)https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/fee-schedules/physician
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This glossary entry is a research aid for billing and compliance staff. It does not provide legal, medical, or financial advice and does not replace counsel. References cited link to primary sources at HHS, OCR, CMS, eCFR, NIST, and the relevant payer or industry body.