Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Services Changes for 2023 (February 2023)

February 2023 pages 3-5 Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Services Changes for 2023 For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 code set, codes 98975-98977 in the Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services subsection were revised and code 98978 was added to report supplying a device(s) to monitor cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In addition, guidelines and parenthetical notes were revised and added to assist with correct reporting of these services. As a result of the changes in this subsection, Category III codes 0702T, Remote therapeutic monitoring of a standardized online digital cognitive behavioral therapy program ordered by a physician or other qualified...

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Article Overview

This article reviews the 2023 updates to CPT remote therapeutic monitoring services and the related changes to companion guidance and parenthetical notes. It is intended for coding professionals, clinicians, and billing staff who need to understand how the RTM code family was revised for 2023, what ancillary references were updated, and how the article frames the transition from deleted Category III RTM codes to the revised CPT structure.

Why This Topic Matters

RTM coding changed for 2023, and this article explains the scope of those updates so readers can recognize the affected code family, supporting notes, and related references. It is relevant for anyone responsible for accurate reporting, code-set maintenance, or education around remote therapeutic monitoring services.

Article Sections

  1. February 2023 pages 3-5

    Introduces the article and places the discussion within the February 2023 issue pages. The section frames the topic as a review of changes affecting RTM services and related references.

  2. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services

    Summarizes the RTM code family and the types of revisions made for 2023. It also notes related parenthetical guidance and cross-references to neighboring monitoring services.

  3. Clinical Example (98978)

    Presents a brief scenario illustrating the general context in which the new RTM CBT-related code may be reported. The example is paired with a procedural description section.

  4. Description of Procedure (98978)

    Provides the procedural context associated with the clinical example. This section is limited to the article’s example framework and does not present additional coding detail.

What You Will Learn

  • Which RTM-related CPT areas were revised for 2023
  • What kinds of accompanying guidance and notes were updated
  • How the article positions the new CBT-related RTM service within the code family
  • Which related references and deleted Category III codes are discussed in connection with the 2023 changes

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Clinicians involved in remote monitoring programs

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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