Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: CPT Code 98980

CPT code 98980: (Remote therapeutic monitoring treatment management services, physician/other qualified health care professional time in a calendar month requiring at least one interactive communication (i.e., phone call or telehealth visit) with the patient/caregiver during the calendar month the period from a day of one month to the corresponding day of the next month if such exists or if not to the last day of the next month (as from 98980 Remote therapeutic monitoring January 3 to February 3 or from January 31 to February 29); first 20 minutes).

The provider completes a full 20 minutes in a calendar month of remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) for treatment management of the patient. That 20 minutes includes at least one interactive communication with the patient or a caregiver of the patient. RTM is ordered by the provider and includes the provider reviewing and monitoring data regarding the patient’s response to their treatment and home exercise program, providing vital information about the patient’s status, including a patient’s subjective interaction and feedback.

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

“The patient was contacted by the provider to follow-up one on one with the patient regarding any questions the patient may have encountered. The HEP remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) device provided useful therapeutic data collection for the purpose of monitoring the patient’s HEP treatment program. The data collected (i.e., patient’s signs, symptoms, response to HEP, etc.) were reviewed with the patient on ________ to monitor the patient’s adherence and response to the HEP program. Recommendations were provided and documented. Total time for service: ___ minutes.”

Reference: How is this documented?, EMBODI Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Guide for Chiropractic Providers, p.12