Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in Texas.
Therapy outcome monitoring for musculoskeletal and respiratory rehabilitation. Medicare billing, Texas Medicaid coverage, and compliance details for Texas providers.
How does RTM work for providers in Texas?
Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) allows Texas therapists and providers to bill Medicare for monitoring musculoskeletal and respiratory therapy outcomes using CPT codes 98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, 98981. Medicare covers RTM for MSK and respiratory therapy. Texas Medicaid provides full supplementary coverage. CCN Health provides the monitoring platform, therapy adherence tracking, and functional outcome documentation for Texas rehabilitation programs.
Medicare Billing
RTM billing in Texas.
RTM uses federally standardized CPT codes with uniform reimbursement across Texas. Texas Medicaid provides full supplementary Medicaid coverage for dual-eligible patients.
RTM initial setup and patient education
Device supply for respiratory system, per 30 days
Device supply for musculoskeletal system, per 30 days
RTM treatment management, first 20 min/month
Each additional 20 min of RTM treatment management
~$100-$155/mo per patient
20 minutes of interactive communication per month (98980); 16 days of therapy adherence data per 30 days (98976/98977)
Medicare covers RTM for MSK and respiratory therapy. Texas Medicaid provides full supplementary coverage.
Billing Requirements
Musculoskeletal or respiratory therapy condition required
Non-physiologic data (therapy adherence, pain levels, functional status)
Can be billed by non-physician practitioners (PTs, OTs, SLPs)
16 days of data transmission required per 30-day period
Patient consent and device education documented
Regulatory Landscape
RTM compliance in Texas.
Beyond federal Medicare requirements, Texas has specific telehealth, licensure, and privacy regulations that affect RTM programs.
Telehealth Parity
- *Texas has telehealth parity legislation requiring RTM services to be reimbursed at equivalent rates compared to in-person visits.
- *Texas expanded telehealth coverage significantly in 2021. STAR+PLUS managed care covers RPM for dual-eligible beneficiaries.
Interstate Licensure
- *Texas is a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, enabling physicians licensed through the compact to provide RTM services across state lines.
Additional Requirements
- *Texas Medical Board telehealth guidelines compliance
EHR Integrations
RTM-compatible EHRs.
CCN Health integrates with leading EHR platforms used by Texas providers. Each integration includes automated RTM documentation, billing, and clinical workflows.
PointClickCare
889 integration guides
ALIS
887 integration guides
Ethizo
240 integration guides
athenahealth
240 integration guides
Charm Health
240 integration guides
MatrixCare
240 integration guides
Epic
240 integration guides
August Health
240 integration guides
FAQ
RTM in Texas questions.
RTM in Texas uses Medicare CPT codes 98975, 98976, 98977, 98980, 98981. These are federal codes with uniform reimbursement nationwide, generating ~$100-$155/mo per patient per enrolled patient per month.
Texas Medicaid provides full supplementary coverage for RTM services. Medicare covers RTM for MSK and respiratory therapy. Texas Medicaid provides full supplementary coverage. For dual-eligible beneficiaries, providers can bill both Medicare and Medicaid to maximize reimbursement.
Texas has telehealth parity legislation requiring RTM services to be reimbursed at equivalent rates compared to in-person visits. Texas is a member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, facilitating cross-state RTM delivery. Texas expanded telehealth coverage significantly in 2021. STAR+PLUS managed care covers RPM for dual-eligible beneficiaries.
In Texas, RTM can be billed by physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. This broader billing eligibility distinguishes RTM from RPM and makes it accessible to rehabilitation clinics and therapy practices.
Texas has approximately 3.9M residents aged 65+ (13% of the population), with +35% by 2035 projected growth. Rapidly growing senior population. Large rural areas benefit significantly from remote monitoring. STAR+PLUS program creates opportunities for dual-eligible SNF residents.
CCN Health helps Texas providers launch RTM in three steps: (1) Discovery — we assess your EHR, workflows, and patient population; (2) Launch — devices ship to patients, data flows into your EHR automatically; (3) Scale — expand enrollment and add programs as your RTM census grows. Most practices begin billing within 2-4 weeks.
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