Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services (February 2022)

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because it documents a new CPT reporting area and clarifies how these services relate to other remote monitoring and management services. It helps readers identify whether their workflows, devices, and documentation topics fall within the scope of the updated CPT guidance.

Article Sections

1. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Services

   Introduces the new remote therapeutic monitoring code family and summarizes the general purpose of the subsection. It also situates the services within the broader remote monitoring landscape.

2. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Treatment Management Services

   Summarizes the companion treatment management subsection and the general time-based professional service concepts it addresses. It also discusses the relationship of this area to other remote monitoring and management topics.

3. Coding Tip

   Provides a brief practice note about coordination of related time-based services. It highlights the need to keep certain service time separate when multiple care management services occur in the same period.

4. Clinical Example (98975)

   Presents an illustrative scenario and accompanying procedural description for the setup and patient education service. The example is followed by a short procedure discussion tied to that service category.

5. Clinical Example (98976)

   Presents an illustrative scenario and accompanying procedural description for one of the device supply services. The discussion is limited to an example workflow and a brief service note.

6. Clinical Example (98977)

   Presents an illustrative scenario and accompanying procedural description for the other device supply service. The example is followed by a brief practice-expense note.

7. Clinical Example (98980)

   Presents an illustrative scenario and accompanying procedural description for the first monthly treatment management service. The section explains the type of professional activity shown in the example.

8. Clinical Example (98981)

   Presents an illustrative scenario and accompanying procedural description for the add-on treatment management service. The example and procedure note illustrate how the additional service is presented in the article.