2026 CPT Reimbursement Rates

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CMS 2026 rules make RPM and RTM more accessible than ever. Here's what the billing actually looks like — by CPT code, by payer, and by practice size.

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RTM CPT Codes — 2026 Rates

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
Patient-reported data. No device required. Chiropractic, PT, Rehab, Behavioral Health.

CPT CodeDescriptionMedicare RefCommercial (130–160%)Workers' Comp (150–200%)Key Threshold
98975RTM Setup & Education
One-time per patient enrollment
~$21$27–$34$32–$42Once
98976RTM Device Supply — Respiratory
Resp. therapy data, 16+ days/month
~$58$75–$93$87–$11616 data days
98977RTM Device Supply — MSK
Musculoskeletal data, 16+ days/month
~$47$61–$75$71–$9416 data days
98978RTM Device Supply — Behavioral
Cognitive/behavioral data, 16+ days
~$47$61–$75$71–$9416 data days
98980RTM Treatment Management — First 20 min
Clinical staff time, 10 min threshold (2026)
~$59$77–$94$89–$11810 min/month
98981RTM Treatment Management — Each add'l 20 min
Billable once per additional 20-min block
~$41$53–$65$62–$82+20 min
98982RTM Device Supply — Cognitive
Cognitive function monitoring, 2+ days (2026)
~$47$61–$75$71–$942 data days
98984RTM Device Supply — General Therapeutic
Broad patient-reported therapeutic data
~$47$61–$75$71–$942 data days
98985RTM Device Supply — MSK 2-15 Days
Lower-threshold MSK supply code
~$47$61–$75$71–$942 data days

*Medicare reference rates only. DCs cannot bill RTM to Medicare. Commercial and Workers' Comp rates reflect typical 130–200% multipliers. Actual rates vary by state and payer contract.

RPM CPT Codes — 2026 Rates

Remote Patient MonitoringDevice-based physiologic data. Medicare, commercial, Workers' Comp. Primary care, cardiology, nephrology.

CPT CodeDescriptionMedicareCommercial (130–160%)Workers' Comp (150–200%)Key Threshold
99453RPM Setup & Education
One-time device setup and training
~$21$27–$34$32–$42Once
99454RPM Device Supply — 16+ Days
Device supply and daily transmission monitoring
~$55$72–$88$83–$11016 data days
99457RPM Management — First 20 min
Physician/clinical staff time, interactive communication
~$51$66–$82$77–$10220 min/month
99458RPM Management — Each add'l 20 min
Billable per additional 20-min block
~$41$53–$65$62–$82+20 min
99091RPM Data Collection/Interpretation
Physician 30-min review of collected data
~$58$75–$93$87–$11630 min/month
Revenue Scenarios

What This Looks Like for Real Practices

Chiropractic — Workers' Comp

$7,950–$10,600
per month · 50 patients
Per patient: $159–$212/mo
CPT codes: 98985 + 98980 + 98981
Payer: Workers' Comp (150–200%)
Annual: $95,400–$127,200

PT & Rehab — Commercial

$6,900–$8,500
per month · 50 patients
Per patient: $138–$170/mo
CPT codes: 98985 + 98980
Payer: Commercial (130–160%)
Annual: $82,800–$102,000

Primary Care — Medicare RPM

$14,700–$20,000
per month · 100 patients
Per patient: $147–$200/mo
CPT codes: 99454 + 99457 + 99458
Payer: Medicare
Annual: $176,400–$240,000

Behavioral Health — Private Practice

$3,120–$5,100
per month · 30 patients
Per patient: $104–$170/mo
CPT codes: 98985 + 98980
Payer: Commercial
Annual: $37,440–$61,200

Nephrology — CKD Patients

$7,350–$10,000
per month · 50 patients
Per patient: $147–$200/mo
CPT codes: 99454 + 99457 + 99458
Payer: Medicare
Annual: $88,200–$120,000

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Patients: 50
Estimated Monthly Revenue
$7,950
to
$10,600
per month (conservative–optimistic)
$95,400 – $127,200 / year
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Billing Questions

Answers for Your Billing Team

What's the 2026 CMS RTM threshold change?+
CMS lowered the RTM data threshold from 16 days to just 2 days of patient-reported data per month for many codes in 2026. The time threshold for management codes (98980) also decreased. Active SOS patients check in 15-20 days per month on average — well above the minimum. This change was specifically designed to accelerate RTM adoption.
Can RPM and RTM be billed for the same patient?+
Generally no — RPM and RTM codes are mutually exclusive for the same condition in the same month. However, a patient with multiple conditions may qualify for both. Your billing specialist should review the specific circumstances. Connect's portal tracks both billing pathways so you can see which applies to each patient.
Who can provide the RTM management service — does it have to be the physician?+
RTM management codes (98980/98981) can be furnished by clinical staff under general supervision of the billing provider. This includes medical assistants, nurses, and other clinical personnel. This makes RTM scalable — your front desk or MA staff can handle routine queue review, with the physician reviewing escalations.
How does Connect document the required time for management codes?+
Connect logs time in two ways: (1) automatically, when staff review and mark messages in the Message Queue — the review timestamp is logged; (2) manually, when staff log phone calls or in-office interactions using the + Log manual activity button in the Billing screen. Both methods generate timestamped records suitable for audit documentation.
Is patient consent required for RPM/RTM billing?+
Yes. CMS requires documented patient consent for RPM and RTM services. Connect includes SMS consent management in Practice Settings — individual staff and physician SMS alert opt-in is managed per profile. Patient program consent should be documented in your EHR at enrollment as part of your standard intake process.
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