Overview of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Clinii’s Remote Therapeutic Monitoring platform helps patients stay on track with daily reminders, guided videos, and simple progress reporting—fostering better outcomes and stronger partnerships between patients and providers.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) utilizes technology to monitor and manage patient therapy remotely, improving outcomes by adapting treatments based on real-time data and enhancing patient-provider communication.
What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring?
1. Enhance Continuity of Care
RTM is a powerful method for healthcare providers to maintain oversight of patient care between visits, especially for those managing musculoskeletal or respiratory conditions. By remotely tracking therapy adherence, symptom changes, and usage of therapeutic devices, providers can plan for timely, informed interventions. This real-time visibility improves continuity of care and supports the creation of personalized treatment strategies that adapt as patient needs evolve.
2. Improve Patient Engagement and Accountability
RTM encourages patient accountability and engagement.
When patients are aware that their activity, symptoms, and therapy adherence are being monitored, they are more likely to comply with prescribed treatment plans. This heightened engagement results in improved clinical outcomes and reduces the likelihood of complications or hospital readmissions.
3. Proactive Clinical Interventions
Rather than having to wait for scheduled visits to
address patient issues, RTM allows clinicians to
intervene proactively as needed based on remotely captured data. This approach is especially beneficial
for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and
respiratory therapists, who can adjust care plans in real time without necessitating an in-person appointment.
4. Leverage Software for Streamlined Monitoring
Clinii’s RTM software dramatically enhances the
efficiency and effectiveness of remote monitoring
programs by automating the collection of patient-
reported outcomes, monitoring therapy progress, and generating timely alerts when deviations from expected outcomes occur. This helps providers identify and respond to concerns more quickly, reducing manual tracking and ensuring critical data isn't missed.
5. Empower Patients With Digital Tools
Clinii’s RTM platform includes patient-facing
applications that provide daily reminders, instructional videos, symptom tracking, and an easy-to-use interface
for reporting adherence and progress. This not only
promotes self-management but also builds a stronger, more collaborative relationship between providers and their patients.
6. Support Reimbursement
and Operation Efficiency
RTM also introduces new opportunities for practice sustainability through CMS-approved CPT codes that support reimbursement for remote monitoring services. Clinii’s platform includes built-in documentation, coding, and billing features to ensure compliance and streamline operations, thereby reducing administrative burden while maximizing the financial benefits of incorporating RTM into routine clinical care.
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring CPT Codes
Non-Complex Provider
Covers initial setup and patient education for RTM, ensuring patients are prepared for effective monitoring of their condition.
Monthly RTM fee for musculoskeletal conditions, focusing on ongoing management and data analysis for patient care.
Additional 20-minute increments of RTM care management, providing extra time for complex cases requiring more intensive monitoring and coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions About Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
1. Can RTM Be Used for Non-Physiological Data?
Yes. RTM is designed for the management of patients using medical devices that collect non-physiological data. Data around indicators such as therapy/medication adherence, therapy/medication response, and pain level can
be collected and billed under the new RTM codes.
2. Does RTM Require the Use of a Medical Device, or Can it Be Just a Wellness Wearable?
RTM requires the use of a medical device as defined under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act (i.e., not merely a wellness device).
3. Is RTM Limited to Respiratory and Musculoskeletal Conditions?
Yes. The clinical use cases eligible for device supply reimbursement under RTM are limited. The two RTM device supply codes (98976 and 98977) are similar to the RPM device supply code (99454), but not identical.