Part of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
CPT 98977: RTM musculoskeletal system device supply, 16+ days of data
Monthly supply of an RTM musculoskeletal monitoring device or system, when at least 16 days of data are collected in the 30-day period.
Time threshold & code combinations
At least 16 days of musculoskeletal monitoring data collected within a 30-day period.
- Mutually exclusive with 98985 for the same 30-day period
Who can bill
- Physicians and non-physician practitioners who can bill E/M services
- Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists furnishing RTM under a therapy plan of care
Eligibility & billing requirements
- Active RTM episode monitoring a musculoskeletal condition
- At least 16 days of data collected and transmitted in the 30-day period
When to use it
Post-surgical rehab adherence tracking
A patient reports exercise completion and pain scores through an app on 18 of 30 days after knee surgery.
Billing: 98977
Documentation checklist
- Data log showing 16+ days of musculoskeletal monitoring readings
Common billing mistakes
- Billing 98977 when data was actually collected on fewer than 16 days