Free 5-Minute Guide

RemoteTherapeuticMonitoring:TheRevenueStreamYourClinicIsMissing

RTM has been available since January 2022, but most clinics haven't adopted it yet. In 5 minutes, learn how RTM works, what it pays, and how to launch it at your clinic.

1. What is RTM?2. Billing Codes3. Daily Workflow4. Revenue Case5. Why SuloMotion6. Get Started

Lesson 1

What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring?

RTM is often confused with RPM. They're different programs with different rules, different providers, and different billing codes.

Remote Therapeutic Monitoring

Available since Jan 2022

Data Collected

Non-physiological data — MSK function, therapy adherence

Device Required

Phone camera, apps — no special hardware required

Eligible Providers

PTs, OTs, SLPs — therapists bill directly

CPT Codes

CPT 98975–98981

What RTM Covers

Musculoskeletal Monitoring

Joint angles, range of motion, and movement quality — tracked through phone camera motion analysis.

Therapy Adherence

Know which patients are doing their exercises at home — and who's falling behind before the next visit.

Lesson 2

The 6 RTM Billing Codes

Click each code to learn how it works, when to bill it, and practical tips for your practice.

98975

Initial Setup & Education

$22.25
98977

Device Supply (Monthly)

$49.04
98980

Treatment Management (First 20 min)

$52.23
98981

Treatment Management (Additional 20 min)

$42.42
98985Rescue

RTM Device Supply (2–15 days)

Billed when a patient falls short of the full threshold — so partial-adherence months still generate revenue.

$12.84
98979Rescue

RTM Management (10–19 min)

Billed when a patient falls short of the full threshold — so partial-adherence months still generate revenue.

$26.05

The Sweet Spot Combination

98977 + 98980 + 98981

= up to ~$143.69/patient/month in recurring reimbursements

+ $22.25 one-time setup per patient (98975, billed first month only)

Verify rates on CMS Fee Schedule

Lesson 3

The Day-to-Day RTM Workflow

Five simple steps, repeated monthly. Here's exactly what happens from enrollment to billing.

Consent & Enrollment

~2 min during intake

Obtain patient consent for remote monitoring. Explain what data will be collected and how it helps their care. This can be done during a normal intake visit.

Setup & Educate

Bill 98975 ($22.25)

Help the patient install the app and demonstrate their prescribed exercises. Show them how to log sessions using their phone camera. Bill the initial setup code.

Patient Uses Device at Home

Need 16+ days/month

The patient performs exercises at home while the camera seamlessly logs their movement. The app automatically collects movement data and transmits it. Must hit 16 days for 98977.

Clinician Reviews Data

Need 20+ min/month

Review AI-generated movement reports, send feedback to the patient, and adjust the care plan as needed. Track your time — you need 20+ minutes for 98980.

Bill Monthly

Submit claims & repeat

SuloMotion tracks every qualifying day and minute automatically — and notifies you when a code is ready to bill for each patient. Generate a one-click compliance report and submit your claims.

Lesson 4

The Reimbursement Potential

RTM creates a new reimbursement stream from patients you're already treating. Adjust the slider to explore the estimated potential for your clinic.

140 patients200

Estimated monthly per patient

~$76.04

+ ~$16.69 one-time setup (first month)

Estimated Reimbursement Breakdown

Estimated Monthly$3,041

40 patients × ~$76.04 across 4 monthly codes

One-Time Setup$668

40 patients × ~$16.69 (first month only)

Estimated First-Year Total$37,166

~$76

Estimated monthly reimbursement per patient (with achievement rates)

Jan 2022

RTM codes available — most clinics still haven't adopted

$0

Extra hardware cost — patients use their own phone

With 40 patients, estimated first-year reimbursements could reach $37,166 $3,041/mo recurring plus $668 in one-time setup.

Based on CMS Fee Schedule averages with industry achievement rates applied. Actual reimbursements vary by payer, locality, and patient compliance.

Why SuloMotion

RTM Without the Friction

See how SuloMotion compares to traditional RTM platforms.

Traditional RTM Platforms

Basic Processing

Relies on basic real-time pose estimation, limited by the hardware capabilities of older patient phones.

Generic Patient Experience

Cluttered interfaces with distracting elements not suited for focused pediatric care.

Fragmented Communication

Disconnected messaging systems that force clinics to hunt down patient updates.

Billing Friction

Manual spreadsheet tracking and guesswork that turn RTM billing into an administrative nightmare.

The SuloMotion Standard

Advanced Clinical AI

Off-device deep machine learning captures full-body posture, hand gestures, and facial landmarks seamlessly on any smartphone—providing critical objective data for PT, OT, and SLP providers.

Pure Clinical Focus

A beautifully simple, distraction-free environment designed to empower patients and their caregivers without the clutter of forced gamification.

Unified Provider Messaging

Seamless communication channels automatically logged directly alongside the therapy progress of the patient.

Streamlined Revenue

Auto-generated reporting built to simplify clinic billing and keep your documentation audit-ready.

Zero Hardware

Phone camera eliminates device non-compliance. No sensors to ship, charge, pair, or lose. Patients already have everything they need.

Automated Compliance Engine

Tracks every qualifying minute automatically. Alerts when patients are at risk of falling below the 16-day threshold. One-click audit reports.

AI-Powered Movement Analysis

Real biomechanical outcomes — joint angles, range of motion, movement symmetry — not just whether someone opened the app.

PTA/OTA Friendly

Assistants can contribute monitoring time under general supervision. Extends your team's capacity without requiring a PT for every review.

Course Complete!

You now know more about RTM than most clinic owners. Here's how to put it into action.

Ready to Launch RTM at Your Clinic?

SuloMotion handles the technology, compliance tracking, and patient engagement — so you can focus on patient care while capturing every billable RTM encounter.

Ask about our pilot program for early-access pricing and dedicated onboarding support.