Patient Volume
* Medicare universally covers RPM. Many commercial and other government payers cover it as well
Per Patient Economics
Program length will vary based on medical necessity but is typically 3-12 months. Adjust program length variable below as needed.
Annual Practice Revenue
RPM Overview - Insurance Codes
$18.84
one-time
RPM Initial Setup & Patient Education
Reimbursement for the initial one-time cost of setting up and educating a patient on the use of RPM device and tools
$48.93
every 30 days
RPM Device Supply
Reimbursement for supply of the RPM device. The device must be able to transmit patient data and/or alert on a daily basis and must be supplied to the patient by the billing provider
$47.61
monthly
RPM Periodic Monitoring
Reimbursement for first 20 minutes spent by clinical staff monitoring patient remotely in a calendar month. Staff must also have at least one live interaction with the patient during the month, such as a phone or video call. There is no specific amount of time required for this interaction.
$38.68
Monthly (x2)
RPM Periodic Monitoring
Reimbursement for additional 20 or 40 minutes spent by clinical staff monitoring patient remotely. No additional live interaction required.
NOTE: those are average Medicare rates 2022. Actual reimbursement varies by MAC locality . Private payers set their own rates and are not required to reimburse at the rates set by Medicare.
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