RTM · Pulmonology
RTM Qualifying Diagnoses
for Pulmonology.
36 ICD-10-CM codes cover pulmonology patients for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM).
Qualifying Codes
ICD-10 codes for pulmonology.
Endocrine and metabolic
Cystic fibrosis and metabolic developmental disorders
E84, E70, E71, E72, E74, E75, E76, E77, E79, E80183 codes in familyrpmccmpcmrtmLung function and oxygenation for cystic fibrosis, with weight as a nutritional marker.
Cystic fibrosis and metabolic developmental disorders
E84, E70, E71, E72, E74, E75, E76, E77, E79, E80183 codes in familyrpmccmpcmrtmCMS other chronic or potentially disabling condition · CCW category: Cystic Fibrosis and Other Metabolic Developmental Disorders · Devices: Spirometer or peak flow meter, Pulse oximeter, Connected weight scale
This family runs to 183 codes that differ mainly by anatomic site and laterality, which does not change whether the condition supports care management. The codes are not listed one by one here. Code to the site and side documented in the record, within E84, E70, E71, E72, E74, E75, E76, E77, E79, E80.
Respiratory
COPD, emphysema and bronchiectasis
J40, J41, J42, J43, J44, J4718 codesrpmccmpcmrtmOxygen saturation is the primary signal, with symptom scores and inhaler adherence supporting RTM.
COPD, emphysema and bronchiectasis
J40, J41, J42, J43, J44, J4718 codesrpmccmpcmrtmCMS chronic condition · CCW category: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease · Devices: Pulse oximeter, Spirometer or peak flow meter
Read the copd, emphysema and bronchiectasis monitoring guide
| Code | Official ICD-10-CM description | Programs | Risk adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J40 | Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic | rpmccmpcmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J41.0 | Simple chronic bronchitis | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J41.1 | Mucopurulent chronic bronchitis | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J41.8 | Mixed simple and mucopurulent chronic bronchitis | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J42 | Unspecified chronic bronchitis | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J43.0 | Unilateral pulmonary emphysema [MacLeod's syndrome] | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J43.1 | Panlobular emphysema | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J43.2 | Centrilobular emphysema | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J43.8 | Other emphysema | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J43.9 | Emphysema, unspecified | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J44.0 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J44.1 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J44.81 | Bronchiolitis obliterans and bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J44.89 | Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J44.9 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J47.0 | Bronchiectasis with acute lower respiratory infection | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J47.1 | Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
| J47.9 | Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated | rpmccmpcmrtm | HCC 280 · Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disorders, and Other Chronic Lung Disorders |
Asthma
J4518 codesrpmccmrtmPeak flow and symptom frequency. Inhaler adherence and technique are the classic RTM targets.
Asthma
J4518 codesrpmccmrtmCMS chronic condition · CCW category: Asthma · Devices: Spirometer or peak flow meter, Pulse oximeter, Patient-reported outcome app (RTM)
| Code | Official ICD-10-CM description | Programs | Risk adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J45.20 | Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.21 | Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.22 | Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.30 | Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.31 | Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.32 | Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.40 | Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.41 | Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.42 | Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.50 | Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated | rpmccmrtm | HCC 279 · Severe Persistent Asthma |
| J45.51 | Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation | rpmccmrtm | HCC 279 · Severe Persistent Asthma |
| J45.52 | Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus | rpmccmrtm | HCC 279 · Severe Persistent Asthma |
| J45.901 | Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbationlow specificity | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.902 | Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticuslow specificity | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.909 | Unspecified asthma, uncomplicatedlow specificity | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.990 | Exercise induced bronchospasm | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.991 | Cough variant asthma | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
| J45.998 | Other asthma | rpmccmrtm | not risk adjusted |
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Clinical Context
Why pulmonology practices benefit from RTM.
Pulmonology practices can leverage RTM to improve patient outcomes through structured care management, generating $97–$220+ per patient per month in Medicare reimbursement while reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
FAQ
Common questions.
What ICD-10 codes qualify pulmonology patients for RTM?
CMS publishes no list of codes that qualify a patient for RTM: eligibility turns on the condition and on documented medical necessity. For pulmonology, 36 billable ICD-10-CM codes cover the conditions RTM manages, spanning 3 conditions including cystic fibrosis and metabolic developmental disorders, copd, emphysema and bronchiectasis, asthma.
How does CCN Health support pulmonology practices with RTM?
CCN Health provides turnkey RTM services for pulmonology practices, including patient eligibility identification, enrollment documentation, device provisioning, clinical monitoring, and full Medicare billing support.
What is the revenue potential for RTM in pulmonology?
Reimbursement varies by locality and payer contract, so see the RTM billing guide for current figures. Pulmonology practices with a high prevalence of these conditions generally see the most benefit, particularly when RTM is combined with RPM and CCM for patients whose needs are distinct enough to document separately.
Sources & Compliance
Code set. Every code on this page is drawn from the official ICD-10-CM ICD-10-CM FY2026 (valid 2025-10-01 through 2026-09-30) released by CDC/NCHS, and only codes flagged valid for submission are listed. ICD-10-CM is published by the federal government and is in the public domain, so the descriptions here are the official long descriptors reproduced verbatim rather than summarized. The next code set, ICD-10-CM FY2027 (valid from 2026-10-01), is already reflected in the change flags.
Eligibility is not a code list. CMS does not publish a list of ICD-10 codes that qualify a patient for RPM, CCM, PCM, BHI, or RTM. Eligibility turns on the condition and on documented medical necessity. The programs shown against each condition are CCN Health’s clinical assessment of which programs that condition can support, not a statement of CMS approval.
Risk adjustment. HCC labels and category assignments come from the CMS-HCC V28 model for the 2026 payment year. Risk adjustment depends on the full encounter record, not on a single code, and the flags here are a prompt to check specificity rather than a payment guarantee.
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Sources. ICD-10-CM files, CDC/NCHS (cdc.gov); CMS Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse condition categories (ccwdata.org); CMS-HCC risk adjustment model software and ICD-10 mappings (cms.gov); AHRQ Clinical Classifications Software Refined (ahrq.gov).
Disclaimer. This page is informational and does not constitute billing, clinical, or legal advice. Diagnosis coding must reflect the documentation in the medical record. Verify all codes against the official CMS and CDC/NCHS publications and your contracted payer agreements before billing.


