Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) devices are connected medical devices used to collect and transmit physiologic data from patients outside of traditional clinical settings. These devices support ongoing patient monitoring and enable clinicians to deliver Remote Patient Monitoring services in accordance with Medicare guidelines.
RPM devices are a core component of Medicare RPM programs and are directly associated with multiple RPM CPT codes, including CPT 99453, CPT 99454, CPT 99457, and CPT 99458.
What Are Remote Patient Monitoring Devices?
Remote Patient Monitoring devices are FDA-cleared digital health tools that automatically collect physiologic data and securely transmit that information for clinical review.
Common RPM devices include:
- Blood pressure monitors
- Glucose meters
- Pulse oximeters
- Weight scales
- Other connected physiologic monitoring devices
These devices are typically paired with software platforms that support data transmission, patient engagement, and clinical workflows required for compliant RPM services.
How RPM Devices Support RPM CPT Codes
RPM devices enable the delivery of Medicare-reimbursable Remote Patient Monitoring services by supporting device setup, ongoing data transmission, and clinical treatment management.
- CPT 99453 supports the initial setup and patient education required to begin RPM services using connected devices.
- CPT 99454 supports the ongoing supply of RPM devices and the automatic collection and transmission of physiologic data.
- CPT 99457 and CPT 99458 support clinical treatment management services that rely on RPM data for ongoing patient care.
Each of these CPT codes has specific billing and documentation requirements, and RPM devices serve as the foundational technology that enables compliant service delivery.
RPM Device Requirements
To support Medicare Remote Patient Monitoring services, RPM devices must meet CMS requirements, including:
- Automatic digital collection of physiologic data
- Secure electronic transmission of data
- Use for monitoring physiologic parameters (not self-reported data alone)
- Alignment with CMS Remote Patient Monitoring guidance
RPM devices are typically provided to patients for use in the home or other non-clinical settings and support ongoing participation in an RPM program.
Resources
CMS. Telehealth & Remote Patient Monitoring.
Medicare Learning Network Fact Sheet (MLN901705). Medicare Learning Network; latest available publication.
[Online].
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln901705-telehealth-remote-patient-monitoring.pdf