2026 Changes to the Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Codes! With Kaitlyn O'Connor of Elevare Law

The conversation focuses on the need for CMS to align healthcare rules with clinically relevant information, particularly in physical therapy. It discusses the introduction of a new reimbursement code that allows billing for two to 15 days of patient data, emphasizing the importance of data transmission in assessing patient improvement.

Takeaways

CMS needs to align rules with clinical relevance.

16 days of data is not always necessary for insights.

The new code allows billing for 2 to 15 days of data.

Data transmission is crucial for patient assessment.

Healthcare rules should reflect actual patient care practices.

Reimbursement codes can impact patient treatment plans.

Physical therapy requires relevant data for effective care.

Billing practices need to adapt to clinical realities.

Patient improvement can be tracked with minimal data.

Healthcare providers should advocate for better coding practices.