Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: CPT Code 98975

CPT Code 98975 pertains to the initial set-up and patient education involved in Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM). This code is utilized when a healthcare provider initiates the use of remote monitoring equipment, including apps designed to track patient progress and compliance with home exercise programs.

The service encompasses the provider’s setup of the RTM device and instruction on its use, and is billed once per episode of care, which starts with the RTM initiation and concludes upon achieving the treatment goals.

Proper documentation of the patient's treatment plan and RTM activities is essential. This code is billed in conjunction with CPT Code 98977, which covers additional aspects of RTM. For effective billing and documentation, it’s crucial to capture detailed information about the patient’s response to the remote monitoring and home exercises.

For details on how CPT Code 98975 is documented, you may refer to The RTM Guide.

How should I document this in my notes? Here's an example language or format to use:

“The home exercise program remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) device is ordered based upon the indications presented within the patient’s examination findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Patient was instructed on the initial setup of the home exercise program RTM device and educated on the proper use of the device. The home exercise program RTM device will provide useful therapeutic data collection for the purpose of monitoring the patient’s home exercise program treatment program. The data collected (i.e., patient’s signs, symptoms, response to home exercise program, etc.) will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout the course of the treatment program.”

Reference: How is this documented?, EMBODI Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Guide for Chiropractic Providers, p.8