RTM

A Complete Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) platform

The use of RTM for patient monitoring can provide healthcare providers with important insights into how patients' daily routines affect their health, facilitating the creation of personalized care plans that enhance patient outcomes, and potentially boosting revenue while improving care for patients in their homes.

5 reasons why to work with RTM with your chronic pain patients

With Paindrainer Care Portal you can monitor your patients via a unique remote care dashboard. Choose to create a tailor-made Remote Therapeutic Monitoring Program based on your needs or use the Activity Tracking Pain Management Program to support your patients in adhering to their treatment plan and managing pain in daily life.

Enhanced Staff and Time Efficiency

Monitor patients remotely while optimizing staff efficiency and your time. The Paindrainer solution helps prioritize care based on your patients' individual needs.

Promote a Digital Complement to Care

Improve patient outcomes by promoting an evidence based digital self-management tool, leveraging continuous monitoring of activity and pain trends. The app is easy and intuitive to use.

Increase Net Patient Revenue

Provide a digital tool while accessing Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) codes that can help you drive revenue growth.

Improve Patient Satisfaction and Retention

Meet your patients at the clinic when they need it the most. Alerts will let you know which of your patients you need to see and when. This enables a closer relation, improved patient retention, and greater patient satisfaction.

Gain a Competitive Edge

Expands referral opportunities by offering a premium, innovative, and individualized continuous monitoring solution to differentiate your organization.

RTM Codes

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Codes
2023 Medicare Fee Schedule

RTM code 98975
Initial set up and patient education

Enrol relevant patient to the Paindrainer RTM device. Set up treatment goals, and physioterapy program.

$19.32 Once per episode
RTM code 98977
Device supply with daily recording and alert transmissions

Patient uses the Paindrainer App daily and follow recommendations. Health care provider remotely monitor progression.

$50.15 / Once each 30 days
RTM code 98980
RTM Treatment Management Service First 20 minutes

Digital communication with patient to evaluate health plan and set goals. At least one interactive communication with the patient during a calender month.

$49.48 / Once per calender month
RTM code 98981
RTM Treatment management service. Each additional 20 minutes.

Digital communication with patient to evaluate health plan and set goals.

$39.65 / Multiple times per calender month

What is the Potential Reimbursement from RTM?

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Disclaimer:

The reimbursement calculator is provided for illustrative purposes only, and the information obtained by using the online calculator is not, and should not be taken as, legal or financial advice to any person or company. Results may vary depending on the accuracy and comprehensiveness of the information you provide while using the reimbursement calculator. While every effort is made to ensure that the reimbursement calculator is displaying accurate amounts, it is still provided only as a general tool for calculations of potential reimbursable amounts for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring services . While the reimbursement calculation service is provided in good faith, Paindrainer does not warrant that it will at all times be kept up to date or be completely accurate. The calculator add code 98981 on one in five patients that enrol.
Paindrainer accepts no liability whatsoever for any losses or liabilities allegedly arising from the use of the online calculator by any person or company.
NOTE: Based on 2023 CMS RTM rates and may vary by MAC.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

Here you can find common questions and answers. If you're missing any answers, don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you!

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How can we begin working with Paindrainer for RTM services?
To get in touch with us, please send an email to [email protected] or fill out the contact form on our website.
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What is required to bill the RTM device codes?
To bill device codes for remote monitoring services, healthcare providers must meet the following requirements: 1) Have an established provider-patient relationship: Providers must have an established relationship with the patient and must have seen the patient in person within the past year or have provided a remote evaluation for the patient within the past six months. 2) Obtain patient consent: Providers must obtain the patient's written consent to participate in remote monitoring services and document the consent in the patient's medical record. 3) Provide patient education: Providers must educate the patient on how to use the remote monitoring device and explain the purpose of the device. 4) Monitor patient data: Providers must regularly monitor the patient's data collected from the remote monitoring device and take appropriate actions based on the data. 5) Document services provided: Providers must document the services provided in the patient's medical record, including the device codes billed and any actions taken based on the data collected. Meeting these requirements will ensure that providers can properly bill for device codes related to remote monitoring services.
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Who can bill for RTM?
Physicians and eligible qualified healthcare professionals, are permitted to bill RTM as general medicine services. A physician or other qualified healthcare professional is defined in the CPT Codebook as “an individual who is qualified by education, training, licensure/regulation (when applicable) and facility privileging (when applicable) who performs a professional service within his/her scope of practice and independently reports that professional service.” Accordingly, RTM codes could be available for physical therapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT), speech-language pathologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical social workers.
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Is RTM intended to be used for non-physiological data?
Yes, RTM is intended to be used for non-physiological data. This includes data related to a patient's therapeutic response, such as medication adherence, symptom management, and therapy response. While Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) focuses on physiological data like heart rate and blood.
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Why is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring important?
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) is important for several reasons: 1) Improved Patient Outcomes: RTM allows healthcare providers to remotely monitor patients and intervene if necessary, which can lead to improved patient outcomes. By closely tracking a patient's therapeutic response, healthcare providers can adjust treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes and prevent complications. 2) Better Management of Chronic Conditions: RTM can be particularly useful for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes or mental health disorders. By monitoring medication adherence and therapy response, healthcare providers can help patients better manage their conditions and avoid exacerbations. Increased 3) Access to Care: RTM can also improve access to care for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional in-person healthcare services, such as those living in rural or remote areas. By using technology to remotely monitor patients, healthcare providers can provide care to patients who may not be able to travel to a healthcare facility. 4) Cost-Effective: RTM can be cost-effective for both patients and healthcare providers. By reducing the need for in-person visits, RTM can lower healthcare costs and improve efficiency. It can also reduce the burden on patients, who may not need to take as much time off work or travel long distances for healthcare appointments. Overall, RTM has the potential to improve healthcare outcomes, increase access to care, and lower healthcare costs, making it an important tool for healthcare providers and patients alike.
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How do Remote Therapeutic Monitoring and Remote Patient Monitoring differ?
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) are two different approaches to use technology to remotely monitor patients. RPM collects physiological data like heart rate and blood pressure. RTM collects non-physiologic data related to a patient's therapeutic response, such as medication adherence, symptom management, and therapy response. RTM can be used to monitor and manage a wide range of conditions, such as mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, respiratory diseases, and more.
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What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring?
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) refers to the use of technology to remotely monitor a patient's health status and treatment progress, typically for individuals with chronic or complex medical conditions. RTM can collect a wide range of non-physiological data related to a patient's therapeutic response, including respiratory system status, musculoskeletal system status, medication adherence, and medication response, without requiring them to come into the office for frequent check-ins.
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