2026 Medicare Final Rule Part 1: Rapid-Fire Q&A on RPM and RTM Codes
The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule introduces some of the most consequential updates for Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) since their inception. In Part 1 of our rapid-fire video series, health law experts Carrie Nixon and Reema Taneja break down the most significant changes impacting digital health innovators and care management companies.
Key Questions Answered:
What is the most significant change to RPM/RTM? (The new 2–15 day codes, e.g., CPT 99445).
How is CMS changing reimbursement for RPM/RTM device supply, shifting to OPPS cost data?
Did CMS clarify the requirement for "live interactive communication" for RPM/RTM codes (CPT 99457/98980)?
This video provides essential legal and compliance clarity for healthcare business owners, executives, and investors building or scaling remote patient monitoring services.
Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with your legal counsel.