June 18, 2026
Remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) lets clinics stay connected to patients between visits and get paid for it — but how does it actually work day to day? Here is the RTM workflow, start to finish.
The RTM workflow in four steps
- Enroll the patient. After consent, the patient is set up with a connected app or device.
- The patient logs data. Between visits they record home-exercise adherence, pain, and progress.
- The clinician reviews and responds. You monitor the data and communicate with the patient to keep them on track.
- Document and bill monthly. The setup, device-supply, and treatment-management time are billed under the RTM CPT codes.
What data RTM collects
RTM focuses on therapeutic, non-physiological data — chiefly musculoskeletal status and home-exercise adherence for rehab clinics, plus respiratory status in some programs. It also allows patient self-reported data, which separates it from remote patient monitoring (RPM).
The role of software and devices
For PT, OT, and SLP clinics, RTM usually runs through software — an app that tracks home-exercise adherence and outcomes — rather than hardware. Good RTM software captures the data and the time automatically so billing is audit-ready.
Who runs and bills RTM
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, and SLPs can furnish and bill RTM. See who can bill for RTM, or read the full RTM guide for physical therapists.
See RTM in action
Request a free MovementRx demo to see the full workflow, or view pricing.