June 18, 2026
One of the most common questions rehab clinics ask is whether Medicare actually pays for remote therapeutic monitoring. The short answer is yes — here is how Medicare coverage of RTM works in 2026, who can bill, and what to document.
Does Medicare cover RTM?
Yes. Since CMS introduced RTM in 2022, Medicare has reimbursed it under a dedicated family of CPT codes. RTM was notable for being billable by physical and occupational therapists — not just physicians — which opened remote monitoring revenue to rehab clinics for the first time. See our complete RTM guide for physical therapists.
How Medicare pays for RTM
RTM reimbursement comes from three types of codes: a one-time setup-and-education code, a monthly device-supply/data code, and treatment-management codes for the clinician time spent reviewing data and communicating with the patient. Payment amounts are set annually in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, so always confirm the current year’s values. We break down each code in our RTM CPT code guides.
Who can bill Medicare for RTM?
Qualified providers who can bill the treatment-management codes — including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other qualified healthcare professionals. See who can bill for RTM.
What about commercial insurance?
Coverage beyond Medicare varies by payer. Many commercial plans reimburse RTM, but documentation rules and rates differ, so verify RTM coverage with each insurer before enrolling patients.
Documentation that protects your billing
To bill RTM compliantly, document the patient’s consent, the device or software used, the data collected, the time spent on monitoring and management, and the clinical decisions made. RTM software that tracks time and data automatically makes this audit-ready.
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MovementRx is clinician-built RTM software with automated time tracking and audit-ready documentation. Request a free demo or see pricing.